Lead Principal Engineer at Optum

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Google Cloud Security Lead Engineer/Architect to design, implement, and manage secure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have more than 12 years of experience in IT security, with a minimum of 6 years specifically focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security. You will be responsible for leading cloud security initiatives, implementing zero trust architectures, and enforcing secure access management practices.

This role involves close collaboration with multiple teams including Cloud Operations, DevOps, and IT Security to ensure that Google Cloud environments are secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Design and Architecture:
  
  
  
  • Architect and implement security frameworks and policies on GCP in alignment with company and industry standards
  
  
  • Develop and manage Google Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to ensure least-privileged access principles
  
  
  • Create, implement, and maintain organization policies to ensure compliance and security across the GCP environment
  
  
  • Lead the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to secure data, applications, and network infrastructure
  
  
  • Develop security roadmaps and architectural blueprints for secure GCP deployment
  
  
  
  


• Identity and Access Management (IAM):
  
  
  
  • Develop, implement, and maintain IAM policies and role-based access controls (RBAC) within the GCP environment
  
  
  • Ensure the secure management of user identities, service accounts, and access control mechanisms
  
  
  • Monitor and audit access to resources, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies
  
  
  
  


• Security Compliance:
  
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    • Ensure GCP environment complies with security standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA
    
    
    • Implement and maintain security governance practices, auditing, and logging of GCP environments
    
    
    • Perform regular security assessments and audits to ensure the protection of GCP resources and workloads
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Zero Trust Architecture Implementation:
  
  
  
  • Lead the implementation and operationalization of Zero Trust Architecture in GCP
  
  
  • Implement security solutions such as BeyondCorp, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, and Identity-Aware Proxy
  
  
  • Drive network segmentation, secure access policies, and continuous authentication across cloud resources
  
  
  
  


• Cloud Security Best Practices:
  
  
  
  • Establish and enforce security best practices for cloud services, containers, and serverless functions
  
  
  • Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents across GCP environments
  
  
  • Implement data encryption, DLP, and other mechanisms to protect sensitive data at rest and in transit
  
  
  
  


• Collaboration & Leadership:
  
  
  
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to cloud security engineers
  
  
  • Work closely with DevOps, IT, and software development teams to integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
  
  
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors, consultants, and security experts for audits and risk assessments
  
  
  
  

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: 

• 12+ years of experience in Cloud Security, with focus on GCP IAM


• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security & Identity tools


• 5+ years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing GCP Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies


• 5+ years of Experience working with GCP Organization Policies and ensuring compliance across large-scale deployments


• 5+ years of Hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, GKE, and serverless security


• 5+ years of knowledge of secure networking practices including VPC design, firewall rules, and DNS management


• 5+ years of Experience with automation frameworks for security (Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, etc.)


• 3+ years of strong experience of GCP security best practices, tools, and services (Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Identity-Aware Proxy, etc.)


• 3+ years of Working Experience & Proficiency in cloud-native security tools such as Google Cloud Security Command Center (SCC), Chronicle, and Cloud Audit Logs


• 2+ years of AuthN & AuthZ pattern development in GCP Cloud 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

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.