Senior Information Protection Advisor – CMAS Firewall & Network Operations

The Cigna Group

. Review firewall policy change requests to identify security risks and ensure alignment with security standards and best practices .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $124,600 - $207,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network security, including firewall policy management and risk assessment, while effectively communicating security risks and solutions to stakeholders. Proficient in managing security operations and compliance audits within complex network environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Security ManagementFirewall Policy ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationPalo Alto and Check Point ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Information SecurityNetwork SecurityRoutingSwitchingFirewallsTCP/IPHTTP/HTTPSDNSTLSSecurity Controls

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Palo AltoCheck PointAlgoSecServiceNowAWSOpenShift

Industry Keywords

Security StandardsCompliance AuditsNetwork SegmentationSecurity ZonesSecurity Posture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsOpenShiftServiceNowSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review firewall policy change requests to identify security risks and ensure alignment with security standards and best practices
Assess network security risks and recommend appropriate controls or remediation
Provide guidance on firewall rules, network segmentation, security zones, and secure alternatives supporting business requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to research and resolve firewall and network security issues
Support development and maintenance of firewall security standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines
Monitor and help improve the security posture of inbound and outbound network traffic
Support regulatory, contractual, and internal compliance audits
Work directly with auditors to provide documentation and explain security processes and controls
Communicate security risks, recommendations, and escalation needs to stakeholders and leadership
Manage multiple security reviews and priorities in a complex network environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of information security experience, including 2+ years focused on network security
Experience with security operations, network security, or security systems management
Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and TLS
Understanding of firewall policy management, network segmentation, security controls, network architecture, and information security risk
Experience evaluating technical security requirements while balancing business needs
Ability to identify security risks and recommend practical solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical information to non-technical audiences
Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with Palo Alto, Check Point, AlgoSec, ServiceNow, or similar security and firewall management platforms
Experience with cloud or container environments such as AWS or OpenShift
Experience supporting audited security processes and responding to internal or external auditors
Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders to provide security guidance and best practices
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet service requirement with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload for home working