Information Protection Senior Advisor

The Cigna Group • Bloomfield, CT

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About The Position

The job profile for this position is Information Protection Senior Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Product Security Senior Advisor Position Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Product Security Senior Advisor to join our team, focusing on security tools automation for DevSecOps. This role will work directly with developers and cross-functional teams to integrate security tools within our development pipelines, ensuring robust security measures are in place across our products and applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Automated Application Security Testing tools (Example: SAST, DAST, SCA etc), and a proven track record of working on multiple pipeline integrations. This individual will contribute to major technology initiatives aimed at revolutionizing health services and the healthcare delivery system in the United States.

Requirements

• 8 plus years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on application and product security
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in automating security solutions within development pipelines (CI/CD)
• Strong understanding of various pipeline touchpoints and integration methods.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with modern security technologies, practices, and standards.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and principles.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar are preferred.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Hands-on experience with security automation and orchestration.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages relevant to security (e.g., Python, Java, Shell scripting).
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Additional training in secure software development, application security, and risk management is highly desirable.
• Advanced expertise in secure software development practices, application security, and security tool integration.
• Proficiency in Angular and Java for security-related software development and integration.
• Extensive experience with AWS and other cloud platforms, with a focus on securing cloud-based applications and services.
• Hands-on experience with application security frameworks and tools, including security automation and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with development teams to identify and address security needs.
• Design, develop, and implement automated security solutions within CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate and manage Automated Application Security Testing tools (Example: SAST, DAST, SCA, MAST etc.) across multiple development pipelines.
• Assist in the architectural design and implementation of secure software and systems.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis to ensure robust security measures.
• Develop and maintain security testing services and tools to support secure development practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams on security best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve our security posture.
• Foster strong communication and collaborative relationships with development teams to promote a culture of security.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maximize the security efficiency (operational, performance, and cost) of application assets.

What This Job Offers

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