Network Security Engineer II

Centene Corporation is a diversified national organization committed to improving health outcomes through technology. The Network Security Engineer II role involves applying cybersecurity principles to protect the company's network infrastructure, analyzing and automating operational tasks, and implementing network security standards.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implement 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
• Researches, recommend and introduce 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
• Documents standard operating procedures related to network security and governance
• Supports in design, implementation, and configuration of network security architecture, software, and controls
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science)
• 2 – 4 years of related experience
• Experience with Check Point
• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with AlgoSec
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Network security technologies (ex., Firewalls)
• Knowledge of Network security tools like Wireshark, Snort, Nagios, etc
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work independently
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty