Cyber Security Associate Advisor - HIH - Evernorth
Job Description Summary
Provides counsel and advice to top management on significant Information Protection matters,
often requiring coordination between organizations. Viewed as an expert in a specific aspect of
information security. Undertakes complex projects requiring additional specialized technical
knowledge. Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous information security
issues. Provides architectural oversight and direction for enterprise-wide security technology.
Ensures high-level integration of application development with information security policies and
strategies. Stays up-to-date on the direction of emerging industry standards. Identifies,
evaluates, conducts, schedules and leads technical analyses functions to ensure all applicable
IS security requirements are met. Provides technical analysis of requirements necessary for the
protection of all information processed, stored, or transmitted by systems. Coordinates with
users to determine requirements. Conducts security reviews of external service providers and
outsourcing vendors and systems reviews to ensure appropriate security implementation.
Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines.
Recognized internally as the go-to person for the most complex Information Protection
assignments.
Job Description
Position Summary :
The Cyber Security Advisor - Penetration Testing is responsible for conducting
vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, penetration tests, and red team campaigns of
Cigna's IT infrastructure and applications. This role will work closely with the Information
Protection Senior Manager to identify, evaluate, and remediate potential weaknesses in Cigna's
As a member of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team, this role will provide second and
third level incident response services to the global Cigna enterprise to address Cyber Security
threats to the enterprise. Daily activities will include analysis of logs, memory and disc artifacts
and the use of a variety of commercial and open source security tools to respond to and triage
threats in global enterprise. This role will focus on Threat Hunting and Incident Response
capabilities within Cloud Service Provider environments.
About Cigna
Cigna is a global health service company dedicated to helping the people we serve improve
their health, well-being, and peace of mind. But we don't just care about your well being, we
care about your career health too. That's why when you work with us, you can count on a
different kind of career you'll make a difference, learn a ton and share in changing the way
people think about healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute internal and external penetration tests against corporate web
applications, APIs, networks, Windows and Unix variants to discover vulnerabilities
- Lead and execute mobile application penetration tests for both Android and iOS based
devices
- Create comprehensive and accurate penetration testing reports with recommendations for
appropriate remediation
- Develop scripts, tools or methodologies to enhance Cigna's penetration testing processes
- Experience in application vulnerability assessment tools (e.g. Burp, Checkmarx, AppScan,
WebInspect, Cenzic, etc.)
- Experience with network and server assessment tools (e.g. Nessus, metasploit, nmap, nikto,
etc.)
- Understanding of web application frameworks (React, Springboot, Ruby on Rails, J2EE,
PHP, ASP.NET)
- Strong experience in manual and automated techniques for penetration testing and
executing vulnerability assessments
- Knowledge of Windows and *nix-based operating systems
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and common attacks
- Coding/scripting experience in modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby, PowerShell)
Mobile application coding experience with Android/iOS based platforms (e.g. Java, Swift,
Objective C)
- Exploit development and validation skills
- Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, appropriately characterize threats, and provide remediation
recommendations
- Understanding of core Internet protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, TCP, UDP, TLS, IPsec)
- Understanding of encryption fundamentals (symmetric/asymmetric, ECB/CBC operations,
AES, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate people and lead teams to project/activity completion and
the ability to work in a team environment, sharing workloads and responsibilities
Qualifications
- High School diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 7+ years or more of penetration testing experience
- One or more professional certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, GSEC, GPEN,
GXPN
- Passionate about security and finding new ways to break into systems as well as defend
them
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to think outside the box
- Ability to work in a flexible environment where requirements and procedures continuously
evolve
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare
documentation and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
