Lead Network Security Specialist

Insurity

12d•$115,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Insurance experience preferred

Responsibilities

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, WAF’s 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
Demonstrate these skills at an expert level:
Analytical and critical thinking
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
Find the work environment that supports your best—whether that’s remote, in-office, or hybrid—depending on your role and location. Our Flex First Workforce approach offers many fully remote opportunities, while some teams follow hybrid or in-office schedules to stay connected and collaborative.
Take Time When You Need It
We trust our team to manage their time with our Open PTO Policy, empowering you to recharge when it matters most.
Benefits That Start on Day One
Enjoy comprehensive health coverage and employer-matched retirement savings right from your first day—because we know how important these are to you.
Living Our Values Every Day
Our core values are more than words on a wall—they guide how we hire, grow, and retain the very best talent.
Award-Winning Onboarding
From your first day to your first anniversary, our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success and help you make an immediate impact.
Grow Your Career from Within
We believe in promoting from within. In fact, over 20% of our open roles are filled by internal candidates.
Mentorship That Matters
Our mentorship program connects you with experienced leaders who are committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally.
Stay Connected with Coffee for Two
Our unique internal networking program helps you build meaningful connections across teams and departments—one virtual coffee chat at a time.
Keep Learning, Always
Fuel your growth with full access to LinkedIn Learning and Kaplan—because continuous development is key to success.
Invest in Your Future—And Your Family’s
Through our partnership with the University of Arizona Global Campus, you and your family can access discounted tuition and pursue educational goals affordably.
Earn When You Refer
Love where you work? Invite others to join us! Our Employee Referral Bonus program rewards you for bringing great people on board.
We have five Core Values at Insurity; one of which is to Act with Integrity. Providing pay transparency helps you make the best decision for you. We continuously analyze and update our salary ranges for our roles according to market trends to not only ensure our employees are paid fairly, but also help close gender, race, and disability wage gaps. Along with the benefits listed above, the career level salary range for this role is $115,000 to $175,000. We share a career level salary as a guideline; however, actual salary may vary based on your experience and qualifications. If your application advances, your recruiter will review these details with you during a video interview.