Centene Corporation

Compensation

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Position Purpose: Leads the DevSecOps team to drive automation and security across developer platforms (GitLab, Coder, Confluence, GitHub Copilot, JFrog Artifactory) hosted in AWS. Guides teams in adopting DevSecOps best practices, automates the DevOps lifecycle, and advances platform architecture using modern tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Python). Champions secure coding, automated security testing, and observability, ensuring compliance and resilience. Lead and mentor a team of DevSecOps engineers, guiding best practices and standards across development teams. Architect and automate CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. Provide standardized CI/CD templates and drive pipeline improvements. Design and implement secure, scalable solutions for application refactoring and cloud migration. Integrate security scanning, vulnerability management, and automated security testing (e.g., Chainguard Container Images) into CI/CD workflows. Enhance observability and monitoring using Prometheus, Splunk, and Dynatrace. Lead disaster recovery planning, compliance testing, and resilience improvements. Develop automation scripts and applications in Python, Go, and NodeJS to improve CI/CD and security processes. Collaborate with Application Security and Platform Engineering teams to implement secure coding practices and early vulnerability remediation. Guide adoption of microservices and infrastructure automation. Evaluate and implement new technologies (including MLOps and AI platforms) to strengthen security and efficiency. Ensure compliance with partner security requirements and internal standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 5 – 7 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. Technical Skills: Extensive experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services. Expertise in CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins), Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Terraform, and Artifactory. Strong programming skills in Python, Go, and NodeJS for automation and tooling. Solid understanding of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and automated security testing. Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Splunk, Dynatrace). Familiarity with Linux environments. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Knowledge of Ansible or similar automation tools. Exposure to SQL/NoSQL databases. Understanding of MLOps, AI platforms, and microservices architecture. Experience with disaster recovery, compliance, and resilience planning. Soft Skills: Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Intermediate - Ability to work independently Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Intermediate - Possesses technical aptitude Pay Range: $100,900.00 - $186,800.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. We’re so glad that you’ve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, we’re here to help support you on your candidate journey. Should you need an accommodation, please email recruiting@centene.com. Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.