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Centene Corporation Senior Network Security Engineer in Olympia, Washington
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:
Applies Network Security principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation on key network security and netflow security tools). Analyzes, streamlines, and automates operational tasks and processes to protect company's network infrastructure and components against adversaries as well as helping build network security systems and solutions. Defines network security standards as well as implements and maintains technologies to measure conformance against network security standards.
Designs and implements cybersecurity rules for network components such as load balancers, switches/routers, network management software, etc.
Provides engineering and operational support for network resources like virtual private network (VPN), content delivery network (CDN), domain name system (DNS), firewalls, etc. both on-premises and in the cloud.
Identifies potential network security threats/anomalies and take necessary steps to mitigate them including network segmentation, access control, intrusion prevention systems, etc.
Configures and troubleshoot site to site (S2S), point to site (P2S), virtual network peering, etc.
Automates routine operational network security tasks and processes.
Recommends and introduces best in class industry standard network security technologies by collaborating with development teams and other subject matter experts.
Collaborates with key stakeholders to advocate on network infrastructure security and contribute in projects to implement network security standards.
Performs advanced monitoring and reporting related to network systems.
Monitors security information and event management (SIEM) system for anomalies and take appropriate action when necessary.
Reviews and implements standard operating procedures related to network security and governance.
Designs, implements, and configures network security architecture, software, and controls.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).
Requires 4 – 6 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
One or more of the following skills are desired:
Experience with Other: Network security technologies (ex., Firewalls, proxy, and DNS environments)
Knowledge of Other: Network security tools like AlgoSec, Check Point v 81 or newer, Smart Console, Akamai, FortiNDR, etc.
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:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional Security CCNP preferred
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred
Pay Range: $83,600.00 - $155,000.00 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 work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. 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 characteristic protected by applicable law.