The ITG division of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Networking Security Engineer. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's network infrastructure to ensure security, reliability, and optimal performance. This role focuses on maintaining standards, improving systems, and supporting business continuity. This is a full-time hybrid position, in a positive and flexible environment. Residency within 100 miles of the Kansas City office is required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network security systems, including firewalls, WAFs, DNS web filtering, and secure traffic flows.

• Serve as a technical authority on network availability, performance, segmentation, and secure architecture.

• Translate security policies, procedures, and standards into network architecture and configurations.

• Configure, optimize, and maintain firewall platforms, including policy management, upgrades, and vulnerability mitigation.

• Keep up to date on new product features, industry developments, emerging security threats, and evolving network technologies to maintain industry-leading expertise.

• Maintain clear documentation, standards, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Respond to network alerts and outages promptly, including after-hours support.

Management Responsibilities:

This position does not have direct reports.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or university in a computer related field and 8+ years of experience in firewall management and/or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.

• Hands-on experience with on-premises and AWS networking (Azure and OCI experience are a plus).

• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., SOC 2, GovRAMP, PCI, HIPAA).

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, CCNP, AWS Certified Security, PCNSE) are a plus.

• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, SIEMS, or other relevant enterprise networking/security technologies.

Systems & Technology Requirements:

• Windows, Linux, and MacOS Endpoints Wireshark

• VPCs/VNETs

• Firewalls (Palos preferred but not required)

• Web Application Firewalls

• Security Groups

• DNS web filtering

• Network Routing and Switching

• AWS Transit Gateway

• VPNs

Travel:

This position requires regular, out-of-state, overnight travel in support of member meetings and events throughout the year. Must be able and willing to travel to locations throughout the United States and with such frequency as necessary to meet the needs of this position and the Association.

Compensation

$123,000- $142,000, commensurate with education and experience. 

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Interested in learning more about the amazing benefits the NAIC offers? Visit our Benefits page for more information.

The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 
 

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.