Senior Security Engineer

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers.

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.

Senior Security Engineer

Join a team where your expertise shapes enterprise-wide security strategy. We're seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the design and execution of cutting-edge security architecture and defense frameworks that protect critical assets across our global organization.

In this role, you’ll:

• Influence corporate-level security decisions
• Architect and operate a depth-in-defense security framework
• Drive Identity & Access Management and privileged access solutions
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to integrate secure technologies
• Partner with internal and external audit teams to ensure compliance

You’ll be solving complex security challenges, building scalable solutions, and helping shape the future of cybersecurity at Unum.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline preferred or comparable work experience.

• 6+ years of related work experience in information technology engineering, support or consulting experience. Preferred if two of those years was spent in networking, application development, system security or IT Audit related positions.

Demonstrated ability and success in:

• Working effectively in an ambiguous environment, functioning independently, and effectively working across geographical locations.

• Detecting and analyzing hostile and other improper actions in such an environment.

• Investigating and responding to security alerts, or new security threats with a sense of urgency.

• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proactive thinking skills

• Strong Knowledge of (at least one) UNIX, Windows, Mainframe, and/or Apple Operating System vulnerabilities and secure configuration settings

• Strong Knowledge of threats and vulnerabilities associated with application and network security.

• Strong Knowledge of the principles of implementation and operation and experience with security technology such as firewalls, multi-level security implementation, security assessment, monitoring and profiles tools (e.g. IDS/IPS, SEIM, AV, Qualys, etc.), and password crackers.

• Mentor and support junior level security staff

• Develops strong partnerships with client management, business clients, application developers, software vendors and other technical resources which includes, but not limited to, legal, compliance, and privacy

• Maintain close relationships with the business to understand strategy, processes, plans and needs to help influence planning by advising on best practices, innovation/technology enablement opportunities

• Communicates effectively with business partners, customers, brokers, third party suppliers/partners, and systems resources at all levels.

• Delivers effective, high-quality solutions in a timely manner while balancing shifting priorities and, at times, accelerated timelines.

• Facilitate matching business needs and services options by leveraging knowledge of business strategy, processes, and market offerings to assist in evaluating the most appropriate products and services to meet its requirements

• Provide an overall perspective or point of clarification to partner on operational…