Sr. Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
Job in
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53786, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
Highmark Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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** Job Description :*
* ** JOB SUMMARY*
* ***** CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)****
* Highmark Health is seeking a
** highly experienced
** and
** technically adept Cybersecurity Engineer
** with a deep specialization in
** Vulnerability Management
** and
** Secure Configuration Management** . This
** pivotal role
** is responsible for the
** strategic development, implementation, and continuous enhancement
** of enterprise-wide
** security controls and practices
** that
** proactively defend against evolving threats
** and meet
** critical business and regulatory obligations** .
As a lead
** Security Engineer** , you will leverage your
** 10+ years of expertise
** to
** design, develop, and implement robust ISRM Infrastructure solutions** , ensuring
** optimal performance, resilience, and security
** across diverse environments, including
** cloud security
** and
** infrastructure security** . You will
** champion security baselines
** and
** configuration management practices
** for on-premises, endpoint, network, application, and containerized systems.
A key aspect of this role involves
** researching, analyzing and recommending cutting-edge security technologies** ,
** threat detection capabilities** , and
** attack surface management solutions** . You will be
** instrumental in driving the adoption of automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics
** to improve
** vulnerability management effectiveness** , enhance
** threat visibility** , and
** streamline remediation efforts** .
** Strong scripting skills
** and experience with
** system integrations
** are
** essential
* * to succeed in this role.
This position requires a
** U.S. Citizen
** due to contractual and access requirements. If you are a
** proactive and innovative cybersecurity*
* ** professional
* * passionate about building and securing critical infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Lead teams in clearly defining requirements, deliverables and time frames. Escalate issues and make recommendations to resolve them to the appropriate audience.
+ Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting ISRM Infrastructure.
+ Develop and/or deliver technical training in complex technical areas. Mentor less senior staff in the execution of their duties.
+ Complete project tasks to enable the on time, within budget and scope delivery of ISRM Infrastructure projects.
+ Implement, monitor, configure, and maintain security systems.
+ Assure compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
** REQUIRED EDUCATION*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field
** Substitutions*
* + None
** PREFERRED EDUCATION*
* + Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field
** EXPERIENCE*
* ** Required*
* + 7 years with Information Security and Systems Analysis
+ 7 years with Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
+ 7 years with Operating Systems and Software Administration
+ 7 years developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
+ 7 years with technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, web/email filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital rights management, encryption, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), and virtualization platforms
** _Preferred:_*
* + 10 years of experience in Information Security
+ 5+ years of experience in Vulnerability and Secure Configuration Management engineering, including design, architecture, complex deployments and configuration, API integrations, high availability concepts, vendor communication.
+ 3+ years of experience in adjacent Security domains, such as Threat Intel, Application Security, Offensive Security (Penetration Testing, Red/Purple Teaming).
+ Outstanding technical acumen across a broad range of cloud and on-premise technologies, architectures, applications and APIs
+ Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and interaction skills, including ability to effectively communicate technical issues and engineering concepts to technical and non-technical people
+ Demonstrated ability to initiate and guide enterprise technical products and services business cases to successful outcomes at scale
+ Demonstrated ability to navigate technical details for enterprise security services, and guide through solution development
** SKILLS*
* + Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3
+ Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Apps and Suites, Windows server, SharePoint, etc.
+ Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills
** LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS*
* ** Required*
* + None
** PREFERRED*
* + Certified Information Security Professional…
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