Highmark Health

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JOB SUMMARY ***CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)*** Highmark Health is seeking a highly experienced and technically adept Cybersecurity Engineer with a deep specialization in Vulnerability Management and Secure Configuration Management. This pivotal role is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-wide security controls and practices that proactively defend against evolving threats and meet critical business and regulatory obligations. As a lead Security Engineer, you will leverage your 10+ years of expertise to design, develop, and implement robust ISRM Infrastructure solutions, ensuring optimal performance, resilience, and security across diverse environments, including cloud security and infrastructure security. You will champion security baselines and configuration management practices for on-premises, endpoint, network, application, and containerized systems. A key aspect of this role involves researching, analyzing and recommending cutting-edge security technologies, threat detection capabilities, and attack surface management solutions. You will be instrumental in driving the adoption of automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to improve vulnerability management effectiveness, enhance threat visibility, and streamline remediation efforts. Strong scripting skills and experience with system integrations are essential to succeed in this role. This position requires a U.S. Citizen due to contractual and access requirements. If you are a proactive and innovative cybersecurity professional passionate about building and securing critical infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead teams in clearly defining requirements, deliverables and timeframes. Escalate issues and make recommendations to resolve them to the appropriate audience. • Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting ISRM Infrastructure. • Develop and/or deliver technical training in complex technical areas. Mentor less senior staff in the execution of their duties. • Complete project tasks to enable the on time, within budget and scope delivery of ISRM Infrastructure projects. • Implement, monitor, configure, and maintain security systems. • Assure compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes. • Other duties as assigned or requested. REQUIRED EDUCATION • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field Substitutions • None PREFERRED EDUCATION • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field EXPERIENCE Required • 7 years with Information Security and Systems Analysis • 7 years with Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology • 7 years with Operating Systems and Software Administration • 7 years developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences • 7 years with technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, web/email filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital rights management, encryption, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), and virtualization platforms Preferred: • 10 years of experience in Information Security • 5+ years of experience in Vulnerability and Secure Configuration Management engineering, including design, architecture, complex deployments and configuration, API integrations, high availability concepts, vendor communication. • 3+ years of experience in adjacent Security domains, such as Threat Intel, Application Security, Offensive Security (Penetration Testing, Red/Purple Teaming). • Outstanding technical acumen across a broad range of cloud and on-premise technologies, architectures, applications and APIs • Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and interaction skills, including ability to effectively communicate technical issues and engineering concepts to technical and non-technical people • Demonstrated ability to initiate and guide enterprise technical products and services business cases to successful outcomes at scale • Demonstrated ability to navigate technical details for enterprise security services, and guide through solution development SKILLS • Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3 • Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices • Knowledge of Microsoft Apps and Suites, Windows server, SharePoint, etc. • Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS Required • None PREFERRED • Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) • Security + LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (other than English)? None TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type: Office-Based Office-Based Positions Teaches/Trains others regularly Occasionally Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Occasionally Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees) Does Not Apply Physical Work Site Required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Pay Range Minimum: $102,700.00 Pay Range Maximum: $164,600.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.