Security Engineering Coach
Security Engineering Coach
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12-06-2025
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12-06-2025
Job Description
Speridian Technologies is seeking a Security Engineering Coachfor our State of California Client the Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health. This person will be part of a long-term fully budgeted state-of-the-art extremely vast IT modernization project working with a variety of cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
This is a remote role however there will be meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year. Candidates are expected to work business hours Monday-Friday Pacific time zone(PST). All candidates must be based in and work from the US.
Join DHCSs Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets Innovation
Location:Remote/Hybrid
Department:Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS)
Commitment:Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian)
Why DHCS
At DHCS we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health reshaping systems and services toensure better outcomesfor communities across California. Our Behavioral Health transformation initiative is more than a projectits a movement to make California a leader in accessible high-quality health services. Were setting the stage for a new era of government services built on agile methodologies cutting-edge technology continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to serving the public good.
At DHCS were looking for innovators who are passionate about purposeful work and excited by the opportunity to drive lasting change through innovative solutions.
OurCoreValues (Achieve Together Be Curious Elevate Yourself and Deliver Value)
Overview/Description
Security Engineering Coach
Are you passionate about safeguarding critical government infrastructure and driving security innovation Join the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) as a Security Engineering Manager to protect and enhance the security posture of Californias healthcare technology systems safeguarding millions of residents.
As a Security Engineering Manager you will lead a dedicated team responsible for developing implementing and maintaining robust security measures that protect sensitive healthcare data and infrastructure. Your role is pivotal in ensuring secure reliable and compliant access to critical health services thereby retaining Californians trust and confidence in their healthcare services.
DHCS fosters a collaborative and inclusive remote working environment. As part of our modernization efforts you will have opportunities for growth and cross-functional impact within the larger organization. Your leadership will directly contribute to innovative security practices that make tangible impacts on public health outcomes.
Responsibilities
This is a remote role however there will be meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year. Candidates are expected to work business hours Monday-Friday Pacific time zone(PST). All candidates must be based in and work from the US.
Join DHCSs Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets Innovation
Location:Remote/Hybrid
Department:Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS)
Commitment:Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian)
Why DHCS
At DHCS we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health reshaping systems and services toensure better outcomesfor communities across California. Our Behavioral Health transformation initiative is more than a projectits a movement to make California a leader in accessible high-quality health services. Were setting the stage for a new era of government services built on agile methodologies cutting-edge technology continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to serving the public good.
At DHCS were looking for innovators who are passionate about purposeful work and excited by the opportunity to drive lasting change through innovative solutions.
OurCoreValues (Achieve Together Be Curious Elevate Yourself and Deliver Value)
- Weachieve togetherby championing a team-oriented workplace built on mutual respect collaboration and open communication.
- We encourage individuals and teams to constantlybe curiousand seek a deeper understanding and fresh ideas that drive innovation and meaningful change
- We provide a supportive workplace where you canelevate yourselfand achieve personal growth through continuous learning focused effort and perseverance
- Wedeliver valueas part of every action we take to serve Californias citizens
Overview/Description
Security Engineering Coach
Are you passionate about safeguarding critical government infrastructure and driving security innovation Join the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) as a Security Engineering Manager to protect and enhance the security posture of Californias healthcare technology systems safeguarding millions of residents.
As a Security Engineering Manager you will lead a dedicated team responsible for developing implementing and maintaining robust security measures that protect sensitive healthcare data and infrastructure. Your role is pivotal in ensuring secure reliable and compliant access to critical health services thereby retaining Californians trust and confidence in their healthcare services.
DHCS fosters a collaborative and inclusive remote working environment. As part of our modernization efforts you will have opportunities for growth and cross-functional impact within the larger organization. Your leadership will directly contribute to innovative security practices that make tangible impacts on public health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to security engineering teams fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement. Set clear goals and expectations for team members and support their professional growth and development.
- Outcome: High-performing and motivated security engineering teams capable of delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives and programs to address identified process gaps and opportunities. Collaborate with engineering teams to define improvement goals metrics and action plans. Track and report on the ROI of those initiatives to state leadership.
- Outcome: Implemented process changes and initiatives that enhance productivity quality and efficiency.
- Training and Development: Provide training coaching and mentorship to security engineering teams on agile methodologies best practices and tools. Facilitate workshops knowledge-sharing sessions COEs and learning activities to promote skill development and knowledge transfer.
- Outcome: Improved skills and capabilities within software development teams leading to higher productivity and quality.
- Metrics and Measurement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze data and metrics to identify trends patterns and areas for further improvement.
- Outcome: Data-driven insights and metrics that measure the impact of continuous improvement efforts.
- Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations provide regular feedback and support individuals to meet DHCS expectations and concerns in a timely and constructive manner. Recognize and reward top performers and support the professional development and career growth of team members.
- Outcome: Engaged and motivated team members with clear career paths and growth opportunities.
- Risk Management: Identify assess and mitigate security risks through proactive measures and incident response.
- Outcome: Minimized security incidents and quick effective responses when issues occur.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensure adherence to security standards compliance requirements and regulatory mandates.
- Outcome: Compliance with state and federal regulations ensuring continuous audit readiness.
- Incident Management and Response: Lead incident response efforts managing resolution processes and post-incident reviews.
- Outcome: Rapid effective incident responses minimizing operational disruptions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicate security goals progress and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
- Outcome: Informed stakeholders with transparent reporting and clear accountability.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in security engineering cybersecurity strategy and incident response management.
- Demonstrated leadership with strong team-building and mentorship skills.
- Strategic problem-solving abilities with excellent analytical skills.
- Resume
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement
- Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to address challenges and devise effective solutions
- Technical Acumen: Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks cloud security and infrastructure protection.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work well within cross-functional teams
- Leadership Abilities: Capacity to inspire motivate and drive organizational change
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills: Skill in guiding individuals and teams towards improvement
- Change Management Expertise: Ability to manage resistance and ensure successful adoption of new practices
- Project Management: Competence in managing multiple security initiatives and delivering results on schedule.
- Data Analysis and Metrics Management: Proficiency in measuring and tracking progress using relevant metrics
- Continuous Learning Mindset: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and best practices
- Cloud Platforms: AWS Azure
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform Crossplane
- Security Management: Snyk Vault Teleport CrowdStrike
- Container Security: Docker Kubernetes
- CI/CD Security: CircleCI ArgoCD
- Monitoring and Logging: Datadog Splunk
- Programming/Scripting: C# Bash
- Version Control: Git GitHub
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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