Senior Cloud Network Security Engineer

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! Were excited youre interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role Country Financial is seeking a self-driven Cloud Network Security Engineer to lead the operation and hardening of technologies such as ZTNA, cloud-native firewalls, microsegmentation, DDoS protection, and on-premise firewalls, including B2B integrations. This role will champion the implementation of security guardrails across cloud networking and SD-WAN/firewall environments, while progressively introducing platform-as-code practices. Youll drive real-world improvements in resilience, failover capabilities, and policy hygiene. Strong expertise in cloud networking and deep hands-on experience are essential for success in this role. How does this role make an impact? - Design, build, implement, and support COUNTRYs IT solutions. - Ensure IT solutions meet requirements for security, availability, capacity, resiliency, and performance in a way that is efficient and supportable, reducing overall support costs. - Understand industry leading solutions and trends for assigned technologies and applying those as appropriate for COUNTRY. - Understand business needs and partnering with appropriate IT counterparts to recommend technology solutions. - Establish and maintain an IT multi-year strategy with a focus on continuous improvement. Create and maintain solutions architecture artifacts and other strategy and system documentation. Do you have what we're looking for? Required Qualifications: Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Realworld, bestpractice configuration experience with multiple of the following: ZTNA, cloud-native firewalls, microsegmentation, DDoS protection, and on-premise firewalls, including B2B integrations. Deep networking expertise: IPv4/IPv6, BGP/OSPF, IPsec, TLS/PKI, DNS, NAT, routing/UDR, HA patterns, and troubleshooting across layers 37. Proven troubleshooting: packet capture/analysis, SSL/TLS inspection issues, name resolution, routing/overlapping CIDR, identity/policy evaluation. Selfstarter with a track record of driving improvements without a formal mandate; can influence crossfunctionally and land pragmatic guardrails. Working automation skills: PowerShell or Python and familiarity with Terraform/Bicep and Git workflows (ability to build small, safe automations beyond theoretical knowledge) Clear, concise communication. Transparent change planning and status reporting; translates risk into actionable, wellarchitected designs. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive automation experience (Terraform providers, APIs, policies or platform as code) at scale. ZTNA automation, posture controls, forwarding methods (PAC/GRE/IPsec), and SSL inspection best practices. In-depth micro segmentation experience (labels and appcentric policy design; blastradius control). Extensive experience with cloud security services and guardrails Experience introducing IaC in a maturing environment (incremental rollout, drift detection, config backup/diff, code owners, promotion between environments). Relevant certifications #LI-CORP #LI-Hybrid Base Pay Range: $112,800-$155,100 The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience. Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan. Why work with us? Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. Were a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and wont get lost in the shuffle. Youll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. Youll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match. COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. Come join our team at COUNTRY today! COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and offers hybrid, onsite and remote opportunities. Individuals residing within 50 miles of our Bloomington, IL corporate office location are expected to work a hybrid work schedule. For most roles our hybrid work model consists of 2 days per week remote and 3 days per week in the office. From the moment youre hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits and make investments that help you achieve your professional goals: Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life) 401(k) with company match Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations Employee resource groups to connect with your peers. Take the next steps to experience more with careers at COUNTRY Financial and apply today! Have additional questions? Get in touch with Human Resources at jobs@countryfinancial.com Provide your information to our recruiters for future opportunities by joining our talent community. Check out additional opportunities: to invest in your future with a COUNTRY Financial Internship sales opportunities through Agency Careers at our parent company Illinois Farm Bureau © 2024 CC Services Inc., All rights reserved. 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