Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
Join the Optum Commercial Identity Services team as a Principal Information Security Engineer. The team is responsible for developing, maintaining, enhancing and setting a high-quality bar for LDAP-based identity stores. Develop automation solutions for on-prem and cloud deployments which lead to faster time to market for tools and applications in our commercial identity space. Be a part of the team which is making healthcare easier and faster to navigate.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Working with automation technologies to increase the speed and reliability of directory service deployments, upgrades, and changes
• Leveraging scripting (Python, Perl, bash/ksh, Ruby) for automation
• Designing, developing, and implementing flexible directory service architectures
• Provide production support, monitoring, and support of directory services
• Performing in-depth data and log analysis
• Certify upgrades and patches to current infrastructure
• Research and apply new technologies
• Closely collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Performance testing and tuning of directory products
• Provide training and mentoring within our team

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of sound UNIX/Linux skills
• 6+ years of experience writing script with shell, Perl, Python, Ruby
• 6+ years of "hands-on" LDAP directory infrastructure design/support experience with Oracle DSEE or Ping Directory server
• 6+ years of Information Technology support experience in large, complex multi-server environment
• 2+ years of developing automation using tools and scripts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating and maintaining chef recipes and cookbooks
• Experience using terraform to provision infrastructure
• Experience using Splunk for log analysis
• Experience in LDAP integration with a variety of applications and utilities
• Familiarity with directory server components: ACIs, Schema and DIT, Replication, Indexing, Plug-ins & configuration
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to address real-time production issues and restore service from an operations standpoint
• Experience with Load Testing Tools (SLAMD)
• Experience deploying applications to the Cloud (Azure and AWS)
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Excellent communication skills capable of addressing various stakeholders (developers, business end users, senior management)

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only : The Salary range for Colorado Connecticut and Nevada residents is $97,300 to 176,900. Pay is b ased on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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