Security Engineer

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Healthtech • Information Technology • Insurance • Sales
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The Role

GoHealth Intro: GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company. Through the efficient, multi-tiered guidance of our highly specialized licensed insurance agents, GoHealth meets Medicare consumers where they are in their enrollment journeys and empowers them to choose the plan and carrier best suited for their healthcare needs. Our extensive industry expertise, including the use of data science and machine learning with key investments in proprietary technology, helps consumers cut through the confusion and enroll confidently. 

Learn more about the GoHealth Culture in this video.

Why Apply: As an industry leader in the Medicare marketplace, we are compelled to not only embrace change but to actively be the change to adapt to our consumers complex needs. We believe in hiring risk-takers, innovators, and collaborators within our industry to create individualized, simplified healthcare solutions for our beneficiaries. 

Our #TeamGoHealth employees are at the core of our collective success; that's why we are committed to discovering the best in-class talent and ensuring that each team member receives the development tools and support they need to flourish in their professional endeavors. 

We also understand that you may not check every box in our requirements list -- most applicants don’t! In fact, frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. GoHealth encourages you to break that statistic and to apply today! 

About the role: 

The Security Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the organization’s security posture by assisting in the implementation and support of security measures and tools.  You will play an integral role in safeguarding our organization's identity and access landscape. The Security Engineer will assist in strategy, planning, vendor selection, assessment and implementation. This role will encompass a broad range of security topics, ranging from secure development to security culture.  You will report to the Senior Director, Information Security

What you'll do:

  • Implement security tools, monitor alerts, assist with risk assessments.
  • Assist in developing and implementing security policies and procedures. 
  • Assist in developing and implementing automation processes to streamline IAM/PAM workflows and improve efficiency. 
  • Respond to security incidents and implement appropriate containment and remediation actions. 
  • Build and examine reports, data, and analytics to improve and troubleshoot security systems.
  • Monitor network activity for suspicious behavior and investigate security incidents. 
  • Collaborate with security team to investigate and remediate DLP violations 
  • Manage privileged accounts and credentials, ensuring secure storage and access. 
  • Develop and maintain documentation for ITAM, vulnerability management, and patching processes. 
  • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks. 
  • Work with IT operations teams to ensure successful patching of all systems. 
  • Support audits, gather evidence, maintain documentation.

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems (or related degree), or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in security engineering with a focus on IAM and IR. 
  • CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security/Network (Preferred)  
  • Experience supporting IAM solutions (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, Azure PIM, Okta). 
  • Good understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, etc.) and authorization models (RBAC, ABAC). 
  • Experience with security automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#). 
  • Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems a plus. 
  • Experience working in MS Azure environment (certification preferred)  

Location: Hybrid (Merchandise Mart, Chicago IL)

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000

The salary range for this position reflects an expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to): location, relevant experience/level and skillset, education and training, internal equity as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. 

Perks/Benefits:

  • Open vacation policy because work life balance is important
  • 401k program with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Generous employee referral bonuses
  • Employee Resource Groups

GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
412 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

At GoHealth, advancing health equity starts with the intentional, data-driven application of proprietary technology, beneficiary and Medicare-expert insight, and an unwavering commitment to creating positive, health-focused impacts. With our determined drive to help Medicare consumers find a plan that fits their budget and needs, we believe in hiring risk-takers, innovators, and collaborators within our industry to create individualized, simplified healthcare solutions.

As an industry leader in the Medicare marketplace, we are compelled to not only embrace change but to actively be the change to adapt to our consumers’ complex needs. Our #TeamGoHealth employees are at the core of our collective success; that's why we are committed to discovering the best in-class talent and ensuring that each team member receives the development tools and support they need to flourish in their professional endeavors.

Diversity & Inclusion: Having a distinctive range of viewpoints, experiences, and background are a large part of what drives success at GoHealth, and we always strive to do more. Our diverse team structures positively affect our relationships with beneficiaries, carriers, and the communities we passionately serve. As our company grows, we will continue to impact change and make a difference to the lives of our customers through the unique perspectives of our people.

Why Work With Us

If you want a role with an impact on day one, join our team. If you are a growth driver that enjoys uncovering new opportunities, friendly people to speak with our customers and help them find the best plan, creative disrupters to attract new customers, engineers to take our technology to the next level, and so much more.

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