Senior IT Engineer (Infrastructure Engineering Sr. Advisor) - Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Bloomfield, CT

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of Cigna’s enterprise security network. In this role, you’ll apply deep technical expertise to support large‑scale network environments, lead complex firewall engineering initiatives, and drive improvements that strengthen our overall security posture.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or security network operations.
• Experience with Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls.
• Proficiency with AlgoSec and Panorama.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM.
• Background in large‑scale enterprise projects.
• Knowledge of security protocols.
• Experience with network monitoring/troubleshooting tools.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in high‑pressure environments.
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: PCNSE, CCNP, CISSP, NSE.
• Experience with application migrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Support the security, scalability, performance, availability, and usability of the enterprise security network.
• Lead firewall engineering efforts for long‑term, large‑scale enterprise projects.
• Analyze firewall requirements and design solutions for application migrations.
• Execute planned changes on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Manage and validate firewall changes using ServiceNow, Panorama, and AlgoSec.
• Facilitate application check‑out meetings to validate firewall changes.
• Remove outdated firewall configurations.
• Provide updates and insights during project meetings.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure compatibility issues.
• Partner with teams to resolve firewall‑related application issues.
• Ensure firewall infrastructure supports application migrations.
• Guide requestors through security approval processes.
• Leverage network tools (SyslogNG, SevOne, Spectrum, Splunk, tcpdump, QRadar).
• Apply crisis‑management and root‑cause analysis techniques.

Benefits

• 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level