Blue Shield of California · 3 weeks ago
Information Security Engineer, Principal – Network Protection
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBlue Shield of California is a healthcare organization seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide network security solutions. This role involves architecting advanced security measures, integrating AI technologies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the protection of corporate and personal data.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceNon Profit
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
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, a related field or equivalent experience
10 years of relevant experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a principal or equivalent role
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent preferred
Company
Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California is a health insurance service provider.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Culp
Senior Vice President, Government Markets
Gregory Siebert
Senior Vice President Provider Partnerships & Network Management
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