Senior Networking Security Engineer

Job Description

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. It is a full‑time hybrid position in a positive and flexible environment.

Residency within 100 miles of the Kansas City office is required.

• 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.

This position does not have direct reports.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four‑year college or university in a computer‑related field.
• 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.

• 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.

• Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints.
• Wireshark.
• VPCs/VNets.
• Firewalls (Palo Alto preferred but not required).
• Web Application Firewalls.
• Security Groups.
• DNS web filtering.
• Network routing and switching.
• AWS Transit Gateway and VPNs.

This position requires regular out‑of‑state, overnight travel to support member meetings and events throughout the year. The candidate must be able and willing to travel to locations throughout the United States as necessary to meet the needs of this position and the Association.

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

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.

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.