Sr. Security Systems Engineer; Web Application Firewall

Senior Security Systems Engineer

Join a forward‑thinking security team focused on transforming enterprise infrastructure to a cloud‑centric, trusted computing platform. The role supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of Cloudflare WAF and related web security tools to protect Voya customers.

• Platform engineering for Cloudflare WAF and other supported security platforms.
• Design requirements and configuration to maximize value to the enterprise.
• Oversight of day‑to‑day operational support for Cloudflare WAF and integrated security solutions.
• Integration of Cloudflare WAF with other technical platforms (e.g., SIEM, IAM, cloud services).
• Driving adoption of Cloudflare WAF and security automation deeper into the enterprise.
• Experience with Cloudflare WAF configuration, rule management, and threat mitigation.
• Multi‑factor authentication (MFA) implementations.
• Web reverse proxies and API security (RESTful/SOAP).
• Modern web authentication (Mutual TLS, SAML, OAuth, JWT, etc.).
• Scripting for automation and integration (JavaScript, Bash, Python, etc.).
• GIT or other version control systems.
• Understanding and troubleshooting SSL/TLS encryption, web traffic, and packet analysis.
• Defining standards, guidelines, leading practices, metrics, and continuous validation of web security systems.
• Troubleshooting complex problems related to web security and infrastructure.
• Learning and implementing new security products as needed (with a focus on cloud‑native solutions).
• Developing pioneering approaches to emerging information security trends and assisting with automation.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in enterprise IT environments.
• 3-5 years monitoring, developing, and implementing web security systems (preferably with Cloudflare WAF).
• Experience supporting cross‑organizational implementation of IT services.
• Familiarity with logical access controls, identity and access management, LDAP, incident response, privileged access management, database/system monitoring, password management, and SSO.
• Experience working directly with clients, technical experts, and management to provide operational support.
• Experience planning and executing software/infrastructure upgrades with minimal disruption.
• Experience using Service Now a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with Unix/Windows/VMWare.
• Familiarity with IP/Network/Cloud infrastructure components.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and technologies.
• Disciplined in documentation maintenance.

$110,000 - $120,000 annually.

Incentive opportunities (annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long‑term incentives) based on performance.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching up to 6%.
• Employer‑paid cash‑balance retirement plan (4%).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid time off – 20 days, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time – 40 hours per calendar year.

Voya Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.