Security Engineer

Vālenz® Health
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2024 CLOSED ON 6/5/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Engineer position at Vālenz® Health?

Valenz® Health simplifies the complexities of self-insurance for employers through a steadfast commitment to data transparency and decision enablement powered by its Healthcare Ecosystem Optimization Platform. Offering a strong foundation with deep roots in clinical and member advocacy, alongside decades of expertise in claim reimbursement and payment validity, integrity, and accuracy, as well as a suite of risk affinity solutions, Valenz optimizes healthcare for the provider, payer, plan, and member. By establishing “true transparency” and offering data-driven solutions that improve cost, quality, and outcomes for employers and their members, Valenz engages early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare.

About Our Opportunity

As a Security Engineer, you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity initiatives within our organization. You will work closely with the IT and security team to identify, design, and implement security measures that enhance our infrastructure's defense against digital threats. You will perform regular audits, vulnerability, and risk assessments to detect weaknesses and work to improve our security systems' robustness. Your ability to stay up to date with the latest security trends, advisories, incidents, and mitigation techniques will be paramount in this role.

Things You’ll Do Here:

  • Design, implement, and manage advanced security protocols and tools such as End Point Detection & Response (EDR), eXtended Detection & Response (XDR), and User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
  • Utilize Network email monitoring AI Analytic & autonomous response capabilities to quickly and accurately identify potential threats
  • Integrate Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) and Security, Information & Event Management (SIEM) methodologies into our cybersecurity framework
  • Manage Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM) programs to ensure robust defenses against potential threats
  • Monitor security events using the available tools, and conduct in-depth analysis and investigation to track incidents to their root cause
  • Engage in proactive threat hunting to identify hidden, dormant, or emerging threats
  • Review vulnerabilities on workstations (Windows & Linux), hosted servers on O365, AWS (Linux/Debian), and private cloud (Windows) environments, and formulate remediation or mitigation strategies
  • Conduct regular Firewall (WAF) log reviews to ensure network integrity and investigate any suspicious activities
  • Review, manage, and implement access control policies to maintain least-privileged access and protect sensitive information
  • Respond promptly to security requests, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and involved
  • Assist in maintaining the organization's compliance with security certifications such as NIST, SOC, and HITRUST
  • Collaborate closely with the Security Assurance Analysts to ensure alignment between security and enterprise architectures, thus coordinating the strategic planning implicit in these architectures
  • Support the CISO, Director of Systems Engineering, and Security Assurance Analysts in evaluating and developing systems security and incident response protocols

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM are highly preferred
  • Current or recent experience in Security Engineer or similar role, with a focus on building and maintaining security systems
  • Expert knowledge in risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods, as well as secure network and system architecture design
  • Familiarity with disaster recovery planning, computer forensic tools, and cybersecurity best practices
  • Strong system administration experience across multiple platforms and applications
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

A plus if you have:

  • Experience with SOC 2 certification programs
  • Experience with NIST, ISO, and/or HITRUST programs
  • CompTIA, (ISC)², and/or GIAC certifications

Where You’ll Work

This role is remote.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer employee perks that go beyond standard benefits and compensation packages – see below!

At Valenz, our team is committed to delivering on our promise to engage early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare. We want everyone engaged within our ecosystem to be strong, vigorous, and healthy. You’ll find limitless growth opportunities as we grow together. If you're ready to utilize your skills and passion to make a significant impact in the healthcare self-funded space, Valenz might be the perfect place for you!

Perks And Benefits

  • Generously subsidized company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Spending account options: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
  • 401K with company match and immediate vesting
  • Flexible working environment
  • Generous Paid Time Off to include Vacation, Sick, and Paid Holidays
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Community giveback opportunities, including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors

At Valenz, we celebrate, support, and thrive on inclusion, for the benefit of our associates, our partners, and our products. Valenz is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates and to providing associates with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Valenz are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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