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 cybersecurity and privacy principles to ensure the organization's applications and services are implemented according to internal security standards. Recognizes vulnerabilities in security systems (e.g., vulnerability and compliance scanning). Oversees and performs threat modeling, security code reviews, security assessments, security hardening reviews, evaluates security designs, etc. throughout the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) process. Engineers and develops cloud automation routines to streamline operations. Promotes understanding and adherence to the SSDLC Policy and Standards.

• Ensures the implementation and maintenance of application security standards as per industry best practices
• Executes architectural analysis of the current application security architecture to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement
• Leads the audit of application security and operational configurations
• Remediates application security incoming alerts/vulnerabilities like malware, injection attacks, unauthorized access, etc.
• Creates application security documents, design standard operating procedures, report findings, and track them to closure by working with related parties
• Automates routine operational tasks related to application security and design self-service options to align with best-in-class security standards
• Implements application security solutions such as authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, and application security testing throughout the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) process
• Undertakes initiatives/policies to review and generate recommendations for the application security configuration
• 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:

• Experience with managing and tuning Web Application Firewall (WAF) configurations, reviewing alerts, and collaborating with engineering teams to reduce false positives while maintaining effective protection
• Experience with Other: Administration, configuration, and implementation of SaaS systems/software in the healthcare domain
• Knowledge of .NET Framework; C++; Java; Python (Programming Language)
• Knowledge of Other: Development toolset to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software
• Experience with Other: Static and dynamic application scanning tools such as Veracode or Qualys

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: $102,900.00 - $190,500.00 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