Information Protection Senior Advisor – CMAS Firewall & Network Operations

The Cigna Group

About The Position

The Information Protection Senior Advisor will help strengthen Evernorth’s network security by reviewing firewall policy changes and identifying potential security risks. The role partners with technology, security, and business teams to ensure firewall changes follow security policies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. The position provides guidance on secure network access, segmentation, and firewall configurations while helping teams balance business needs with security requirements. It requires strong network security knowledge, sound risk judgment, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. For employees who work at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be provided through cable broadband or fiber optic service with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Requirements

At least 5 years of information security experience, including at least 2 years focused on network security.
Experience with security operations, network security, or security systems management.
Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including 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 the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Palo Alto, Check Point, AlgoSec, ServiceNow, or similar security and firewall management platforms.
Experience working 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.

Responsibilities

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 that support business requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams to research and resolve firewall and network security issues.
Support the 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 clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Manage multiple security reviews and priorities in a complex network environment.