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

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.

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• Remove outdated firewall configurations.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.

Qualifications — Required

• 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.

Qualifications — Preferred

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

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 123,500 - 205,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. 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. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.