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Centene Corporation

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer

Centene Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose This role will support the Threat Infrastructure Security tools in the Centene environment. This role's focus will be Data engineering/science for a Security Data Lake and automation projects. This role includes developing strategy, executing design and implementing efficient data pipelines to ensure a smooth flow of information into the Security Data Lake.

Responsibilities

Data Storage and Management: Store and manage ingested data, optimize data schemas and ensure data quality and integrity.

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Processes: Design ETL pipelines to transform raw data into a suitable format, involving cleansing, aggregation, enrichment.

Code Review and Mentorship: Review code submissions, provide feedback and mentor junior developers on best practices.

Operational support: Perform operational work including troubleshooting and on‑call rotation.

Data Collection and Cleaning: Acquire data from various sources and ensure accuracy and completeness.

Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze large datasets using statistical and machine learning techniques to identify trends and insights.

Model Building and Evaluation: Develop predictive models using machine learning algorithms, including selection, training, and evaluation.

Data Visualization: Create visualizations (charts, dashboards, reports) to present findings.

Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand needs and deliver data‑driven insights.

Testing: Design and conduct A/B tests to validate hypotheses.

Data Strategy: Provide strategic advice on leveraging data for growth and decision‑making.

Automation and Optimization: Streamline data processes and automate repetitive tasks for efficiency.

Continuous Learning: Stay updated with latest trends in software architecture, AI technologies, and development tools.

Problem‑Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems.

Professional Development and Training: Participate in training sessions to enhance skills in architecture and AI.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Comply with all policies and standards.

Education & Experience A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and 4–6 years of related experience, or equivalent experience through accomplishments and knowledge.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Databricks platform

Advanced data pipeline design and development

Data quality and governance

Machine learning model development and maintenance

Data integration processes

Data security and privacy regulations

Data visualization tools development

Data warehouse and data mart design and development

ETL processes

Data governance and compliance

Proficiency in SQL and Python

Knowledge of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)

Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data modeling and architecture

Advanced analytics and predictive modeling

Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations

Proficiency in BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)

Strong problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Project management and team leadership

Soft Skills

Intermediate — Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Intermediate — Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Intermediate — Ability to work independently

Intermediate — Demonstrated analytical skills

Intermediate — Demonstrated project management skills

Intermediate — Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Intermediate — Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision‑making skills

License / Certification

CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Splunk Certifications preferred

Databrick Certification, Python Certifications, or Professional Data Engineer (Google Cloud) or AWS Certified Big Data preferred

Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $85,300.00 – $158,100.00 per year.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer Centene is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, and values the differences among its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act.

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