Security Engineer (IT)

DaVita Kidney Care • 09507 - Colorado Remote, CO

3d • $78,000 - $119,000

About The Position

The IT Security Engineer evaluates, implements, and administers enterprise cybersecurity platforms in support of DaVita’s IT Security program. As part of a team, the role partners with internal IT teams, external vendors, and business groups to ensure projects and initiatives comply with security policies and technical controls. This is a hands-on technical position involving evaluation and implementation of security tools and protections, as well as preparation of detailed documentation.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in enterprise IT Security or IT System Administration, with experience in one or more of networking, server management, endpoint devices, or cloud computing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity and the tasks needed to protect and defend information and information systems, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, secure authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen attentively and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Collaborative and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels.
• Ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, foster a positive work environment, and assist teammates in achieving departmental goals.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities in an evolving work environment; self-starter with initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Availability for an after-hours on-call rotation, serving as primary on-call for one week every one to two months.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GSEC, Security+, MCSE, RHCSA, or CCNA.
• Experience managing large enterprise security suites, such as Cisco, Palo Alto, or Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement, and administer IT Security technical control solutions and tools for scanning, assessing, and reporting vulnerabilities and incidents. Examples include web content filtering, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network/host-based/web application firewalls, XDR or EDR, antivirus/advanced malware protection, data loss prevention, and privileged access management.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate security technologies and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party vendors that provide technology services, tools, and consulting.
• Review firewall rule requests and collaborate with requestors and the network team to implement least-privilege rulesets.
• Partner with IT resources to enhance security logging and integrate with the managed SIEM provider.
• Create and distribute security reports to business and IT units, including vulnerability reports used to track remediation.
• Optimize technologies and processes for IT Security Threat Analysts (Red/Blue team).
• Create and update run books, knowledge base articles, technical guidelines, and other documentation.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and PTO cash out.
• Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
• Access to Headspace.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed