Security Engineer (IT)

DAVITA • Denver, CO

9d • $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. Working as part of a team, this hands-on technical role partners with internal IT teams, external vendors, and business groups to help ensure projects and initiatives comply with security policies and technical controls. The role also evaluates and implements security tools and protections and creates detailed technical 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 required 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 attentive listening and clear communication.
• 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, adjust priorities in an evolving work environment, and demonstrate initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Availability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

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, or reporting vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new technologies, and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party vendors providing 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 it with a 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.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, serving as primary on-call for a week every 1–2 months.

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