Data Security Engineer II

Centene Corporation

Data Security Engineer II operating Centene’s enterprise data security technologies. Strengthening protection of sensitive healthcare and corporate data through troubleshooting, upgrades, and improvements.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $31 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining enterprise data security technologies, with a strong understanding of systems and networking concepts. Capable of implementing new functionalities and driving operational improvements while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Security Systems AdministrationChange Management ProceduresSecurity Control FrameworksCompTIA Security+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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Hard Skills

Data Security TechnologiesSystems TroubleshootingOperational ImprovementsCloud Application DesignAI Understanding

Soft Skills

Independent WorkProblem IdentificationData Collection and Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Proofpoint Protection Server

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Cloud Foundations

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Data PatternsLarge Corporation Data PatternsSecurity Control FrameworksCIS CSCNIST CSFNIST 800-171ISO 27001

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise data security technologies
Administer advanced functions in all Data Security systems
Independently troubleshoot Data Security systems
Perform system upgrades according to Change Management procedures
Implement new capabilities and functionality
Document new systems and tools
Drive operational improvements that strengthen the organization's data security posture
Comply with all policies and standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and 2–4 years of related experience, or equivalent experience acquired through applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill
Advanced understanding of systems and networking concepts
Ability to learn and document new systems and tools, implement new functionality and make operational improvements
Basic knowledge of common Security Control Frameworks (CIS CSC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001)
Knowledge of data security systems and networking concepts
Understanding of data patterns for healthcare
Understanding of data patterns for a large corporation
Basic understanding of cloud application design
Basic understanding of AI
Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work independently
CompTIA Security+ preferred
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) preferred
Cloud Foundations preferred
Proofpoint Protection Server Administration preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity