Principal Incident Response Analyst

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Centene Corporation

Company Overview

About Centene Corporation:

Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving lives. They provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to over 1 in 15 Americans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace members.

Company Approach:

Centene believes in local healthcare delivery. Their health plans offer integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services, focusing on underinsured and uninsured individuals.

Commitment to Diversity and Community:

Centene’s hiring practices reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, enabling them to deliver culturally sensitive healthcare. Centene employees contribute to positive change in healthcare and their communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Centene is a large healthcare enterprise focused on accessibility and affordability.
  • They emphasize local healthcare delivery for better community engagement.
  • They value diversity and its role in providing culturally sensitive care.
  • They provide a wide range of government sponsored and commercial healthcare programs.
  • About the Job
  • About Centene:

    Centene Corporation, a national healthcare organization serving 28 million members, is seeking an Incident Commander/Coordinator to enhance their cybersecurity team.

    Role Overview:

    The Incident Commander/Coordinator will lead enterprise-wide incident response efforts, recommend security enhancements, and ensure effective communication across multiple business units.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Act as Incident Commander/Coordinator for major security incidents.
    • Recommend enhancements based on after-action reports and threat hunts.
    • Collaborate with security architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
    • Integrate third-party threat monitoring and reporting into internal CIRT systems.
    • Provide regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
    • Maintain awareness of security breaches and initiate incident response processes.
    • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).
    • 6-8 years of related experience or equivalent experience.
    • Knowledge of threat actor tools, techniques, and processes (TTP).
    • Knowledge of indicators of compromise (IOC).
    • Experience with endpoint protection and EDR software (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
    • Knowledge of network and infrastructure technologies (routers, switches, firewalls).
    • Experience with cloud infrastructure and security best practices.
    • Experience with Cloud Detection and Response technology.
    • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
    • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
    • Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
    • Technical aptitude.

    Pay and Benefits:

    • Pay Range: $119,100.00 – $220,500.00 per year.
    • Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, 401K, stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays).
    • Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, field, or office).
    • Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    • Centene is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
    • Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

    Key Takeaways:

    • This is a leadership role in incident response and cybersecurity.
    • Strong technical and communication skills are essential.
    • Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work options.
    • They are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

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