Information Security Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
3+ years of experience in managing firewalls in cloud environments (AWS, Azure); experience with on‑prem firewalls a plus
3+ years of experience with tooling such as ticketing systems, cloud consoles, and firewall management suites
3+ years of experience analyzing complex logs and communicating technical findings clearly
1+ years of experience using Splunk and analyzing Splunk logs
Ability to assist with after-hours support and respond to high severity security incidents when required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent
Certifications such as AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Network+ or Security+, or equivalent are a plus
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to thorough documentation
Experience with Zero Trust architectures and cloud first security platforms
Strong understanding of network security principles, TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, and segmentation
Experience with automation, scripting, and API based integrations

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions to protect enterprise network environments
Configure and maintain firewall policies, threat prevention profiles, and security controls in alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements
Support cloud network segmentation initiatives and policy enforcement
Manage and resolve tickets related to firewall rule changes, access issues, and security events
Identify, investigate, and remediate firewall rules that fail internal or external compliance audits
Communicate clearly and effectively during high‑pressure situations to identify root causes, assess impact, and drive timely resolution
Perform detailed analysis of firewall logs, traffic flows, and alerts to support investigations and operational diagnostics
Leverage AI‑assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot to increase development speed, accuracy, and overall productivity
Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and operational runbooks to support consistent and repeatable security operations
Follow established change management, incident handling, and security processes while continuously enhancing technical expertise in network security technologies
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement