Security Architect (Information Protection Senior Advisor) at Cigna in Bloomfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Information Protection Senior Advisor

The Information Protection Senior Advisor will be responsible for providing strategic Security Architecture, creating Technology Baselines and related security guidance and patterns, and partnering across Cigna Information Protection to articulate risk and inform security decisions.

This is an exciting time to join the global security architecture team as we work to continuously develop our program to meet the needs of an Agile technology workforce and further build Cigna's security posture and improve customer experience. This position requires strong technical skills; the ability to work well in a team; and the ability to multitask and work on assignments independently.

What You'll Be Doing...

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Partners with stakeholders such as the Cloud Center of Enablement as well as matrix teams within Cigna Information Protection


• Partners with the enterprise to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities that are aligned with industry frameworks as well as business, technology and threat drivers.


• Assists in Improving the overall intake progress for shared services.


• Serves as an information security expert and trusted advisor to partners in technology and the business to enable them to make informed risk management decisions.


• Identifies opportunities to improve risk posture, developing solutions for remediating or mitigating risks and assessing residual risk.


• Maintains strong working relationships with individuals and groups involved in managing information risks across the organization.


• Applying knowledge of NIST, CIS or other security frameworks


• Stays up-to-date on current and emerging security threats and designs security architectures to mitigate them.

What We're Looking For..

You'll need to have...

• BS or MA in Business, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field


• 3-5 years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (NIST 800, CIS etc.)


• Experience with AWS & Azure Cloud for IaaS, SaaS, & PaaS with in-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  • Encryption and when to apply
  
  
  • Network security & VPCs
  
  
  • Understanding legacy system migration to the cloud
  
  
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
  
  
  • Cloud Services
  
  
  
  

• Experience defining enterprise security architecture baselines and patterns


• Proven track record of partnering with development and business teams to ensure secure application solutions


• Experience in incorporating automated security controls into a DevOps process


• Demonstrated experience with Data-Loss Prevention (DLP), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Continuous Compliance Platforms, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools

Even better if you have...

• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), AWS Security Specialty, AWS, Security Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect Design, Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, etc.


• Working knowledge or understanding of following technologies/protocols/methodologies:
  
  
  • Application Mapping
  
  
  • Application Programming Interfaces (API's), authorization schemes, integration, RESTFul API design, Spring Frameworks, XML, JSON, SOAP and Web Services
  
  
  • Containerization
  
  
  • DevOps/DevSecOps
  
  
  • Federated identity, OAuth, SAML, SOAP, Open ID
  
  
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  
  
  • Integration patterns, asynchronous and synchronous processes, long running tasks and orchestration.
  
  
  • Microservices
  
  
  • Mobile
  
  
  • OpenStack, ACI, Openshift, Docker
  
  
  • OWASP
  
  
  • Software Defined Network
  
  
  • Virtualization
  
  
  
  

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 105,300 - 175,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna .

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.