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Blue Shield of California · 14 hours ago

Information Security Engineer, Principal – Network Protection

Oakland, CA, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $247K/yr

10+ years exp

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer – Network Protection to lead the development of enterprise-wide network security solutions. This strategic role involves architecting advanced security measures, integrating AI-driven threat detection, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the protection of corporate and personal data.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy advanced network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), secure web gateways, and DNS protection

Influence product selection and strategic decisions throughout the technology lifecycle, ensuring purchased solutions meet security, compliance, and business requirements

Oversee strategic vendor relationships (e.g., Cisco, Akamai), ensuring technology roadmaps and service delivery align with enterprise security objectives and future needs

Lead the integration of AI-driven threat detection and response systems into network infrastructure, using predictive analytics and behavioral modeling

Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to integrate real-time threat feeds and proactively adapt network defenses to emerging risks and adversary tactics

Design and implement scalable network segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and secure access controls across hybrid environments

Provide expert guidance on Cisco and Akamai technologies, including SD-WAN, Secure Internet Access, Cloud Security Intelligence, and DDoS mitigation

Conduct complex network risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for evolving threats, including AI-generated attacks and advanced persistent threats (APTs)

Collaborate with cross-functional and DevOps teams to embed security into infrastructure-as-code (IaC), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), cloud-native deployments, CICD pipelines, and enterprise architecture

Develop and maintain secure automation scripts and playbooks for incident response, configuration management, and system hardening

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives in DevSecOps, including security automation, orchestration, and continuous monitoring across development and operations environments

Mentor senior engineers and consultants in network security best practices and emerging technologies

Represent the organization in industry forums and contribute to the evolution of network security standards and practices

Qualification

Network architectureCisco technologiesAkamai solutionsNetwork threat intelligenceDevOps toolsRegulatory frameworksCISSP certificationCommunication skillsMentoring