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New York Life Insurance Company · 20 hours ago

Senior Associate - Security Engineer

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

New York Life Insurance Company is a longstanding organization evolving into a technology-driven entity. They are seeking a Senior Associate - Security Engineer to design, engineer, and maintain cloud and network security capabilities, leveraging modern security solutions and ensuring robust controls across hybrid environments.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Engineer, configure, and maintain enterprise network and cloud security solutions

Design and implement cloud-native network architectures in AWS using services such as VPC, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Network Firewall, WAF, and GuardDuty

Develop and manage segmentation strategies (e.g., Illumio, microsegmentation, Zero Trust principles) to prevent lateral movement and contain threats

Engineer and maintain secure connectivity solutions, including Zscaler, SWG, ZTNA, VPN, and enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Implement and tune cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection (CWPP), and AWS Config Guardrails

Integrate network telemetry and cloud logs into enterprise SIEM and threat detection systems

Automate security control deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Collaborate with architecture and application teams to embed security into cloud and network design patterns

Support data protection objectives through encryption, tokenization, and secure network routing for sensitive data flows

Contribute to the development of Zero Trust architectures, secure edge connectivity, and hybrid network modernization initiatives

Stay informed about emerging threats, technologies, and AWS security capabilities; recommend improvements to evolve NYL’s security posture

Qualification

AWS security servicesZero Trust networkingCloud security engineeringNetwork security solutionsInfrastructure as CodeSecure connectivity platformsRegulatory frameworksCuriosityCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

5+ years of hands-on experience in network or cloud security engineering roles

Proven ability to design, deploy, and operate secure hybrid network environments (on-premises + AWS)

Deep understanding of AWS security services (IAM, VPC, NACLs, Security Groups, WAF, Network Firewall, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, KMS)

Experience with secure connectivity platforms (Zscaler, SWG, ZTNA, VPN, firewalls) and segmentation technologies (Illumio, VLANs, SDN)

Strong grasp of Zero Trust networking concepts, PKI, and modern security protocols (SPIFFE, DCR, PKCE)

Experience automating security operations through scripting or infrastructure-as-code (Python, PowerShell, Terraform)

Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (NYS DFS, NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27001)

Preferred

Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures at scale

Proficiency with AWS networking and security architecture design patterns, including Transit Gateway, Control Tower, and multi-account segmentation

Familiarity with CSPM and CWPP platforms (e.g., Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca)

Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows

Knowledge of encryption technologies, HSMs, and key management systems

Exposure to securing containers, serverless, and edge environments

Experience with AI-assisted security tools or cloud-based behavioral analytics

Relevant certifications: AWS Security Specialty, AWS Advanced Networking, Zscaler ZCCP, Palo Alto PCNSE, CCSP, CISSP-ISSAP

Benefits

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Company

New York Life Insurance Company

For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime.

Founded in 1845

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.newyorklife.com/

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