[Hiring] Lead Network Security Specialist @Insurity

Role Description

The Lead Network Security Specialist works as part of a dynamic team and is responsible for all things perimeter security. You will work with infrastructure and application teams to aid in design and provide solutions to technical networking problems. In this role, the person will also be responsible for customer requests which include whitelisting, VPNs, and debugging. As the Lead, the person will be responsible for maintenance, sizing, and monitoring of devices and ensuring we are continuously monitoring the perimeter.

• Subject matter expert in WAF, NGFW, IDS/IPS, VPN and network security
• Develops network layouts, including LANs, WANs, and intranets, tailored to business needs ensuring proper network segmentation and access controls.
• Creates detailed network diagrams, documentation, metrics, and reports.
• Maintains records of configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Establishes firewalls, VPNs, WAFs, and encryption protocols to protect systems.
• Ensure firewall and network architecture adhere to secure principles.
• Ensure emerging threats are in view and mitigations are in place and mapped to the enterprise delivery of its products and services.
• Work with and support infrastructure and application projects/teams.
• Work with internal and external clients to investigate and resolve issues related to production level network systems.
• Monitors for vulnerabilities and respond to threats ensuring all are patched or virtually patched.
• Performance - Continuously assesses network efficiency and resolves latency issues.
• Create and maintain a tactical (1 year) network security roadmap, initiatives, and improvements. Proactively identify security gaps and vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure and develop plans to address them.
• Develop and maintain scripts and custom tools to streamline security operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effort (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years network security experience
• 5+ years WAF / Checkpoint NGFW
• Experience creating and managing policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Insurance experience preferred
• CCSE [R81.20]
• Experience with SDLC methodologies such as SCRUM, Agile, DevOps

Requirements

• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and oral English communication
• Time management including work planning, prioritization, and organization
• Ability to handle multiple priorities or tasks
• Self-starter and quick learner
• Detail-oriented
• Active listener
• Ability to collaborate and work autonomously
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to articulately present information
• Process analysis, design, and management
• Change agent and initiator
• Consultative skills & consensus building
• Manage, influence, recognize, motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Act in a confidential manner
• Readiness to accept challenging assignments
• Act as an advocate & trusted advisor

Benefits

• Work Where You Thrive: Flexible work environment options (remote, in-office, or hybrid)
• Take Time When You Need It: Open PTO Policy
• Benefits That Start on Day One: Comprehensive health coverage and employer-matched retirement savings
• Award-Winning Onboarding: Designed to set you up for success
• Grow Your Career from Within: Over 20% of open roles filled by internal candidates
• Mentorship That Matters: Connects you with experienced leaders
• Stay Connected with Coffee for Two: Internal networking program
• Keep Learning, Always: Full access to LinkedIn Learning and Kaplan
• Invest in Your Future—And Your Family’s: Discounted tuition through partnership with the University of Arizona Global Campus
• Earn When You Refer: Employee Referral Bonus program