Network Security Engineer II

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 cybersecurity and privacy 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 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

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 2 – 4 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:

• Experience with Network security technologies (ex., Firewalls, proxy, and DNS environments)
• Experience with CheckPoint, Algosec, and Zscaler
• Knowledge of Network security tools like Wireshark, Snort, Nagios, 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

Pay Range: $73,800.00 - $132,700.00 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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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.

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