Cybersecurity Specialist

About the role

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About the role

Be part of a vision for a healthier Mississippi as a Cybersecurity Specialist.

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we provide health coverage, and peace of mind, to Mississippians. Accordingly, our Cybersecurity Specialist has a core mandate to design, implement and maintain the security architecture that protects our enterprise IT infrastructure, sensitive member data and critical systems from evolving cyber threats. Working with cross-functional teams, this Specialist will enforce security policies and manage security technologies as a hands-on defender, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Join our team and start a meaningful career where your work supports better health outcomes for Mississippians every day.

What You'll Do

• Manage enterprise-scale security projects, overseeing assessments, action plans and policies & procedures while communicating project status and follow-up with stakeholders.
• Ensure security architecture is designed and configured in accordance with existing security policies and industry's best practices.
• Perform system architectural reviews, threat modeling and vulnerability assessments, partnering with infrastructure and development teams to ensure new and existing infrastructure, software, hardware, architecture and applications are deployed in a secure manner.
• Provide technical support for content filtering systems, mobile device management systems, security validation, email security, and managed file transfer, and data loss prevention systems.
• Evaluate RFPs, new security systems or changes to current systems to ensure the appropriate security system controls are incorporated.

Job-Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong understanding of networking infrastructure concepts, technologies, protocols, and solutions.
• Comfort working across multiple computing platforms (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
• Ability to research and solve complex business and technology problems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, multi-tasking, project management, and communication skills
• Customer focused and service oriented to ensure timely and accurate performance and benchmark achievement.

Preferred include

• Security certifications (Network+, Security+, etc.)
• Email security, data loss prevention, and cloud security

How to Apply and the Process

• Set up a Workday account and complete your application process.
• Attach a copy of a resume and cover letter.
• Check your email for updates.
• Processes may include phone screen, testing, in-person interview (s), background and drug testing.

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we're not just about providing health insurance, we are creating a strong, supportive community which encourages every Mississippian to live their healthiest life. This mission requires a talented and motivated team with diverse sets of skills and experiences, aligned with the commitment of a healthy Mississippi. By combining strong financial stewardship with a focus on the Health & Wellness of Mississippians, we invest in programs, partnerships, and innovations which drive quality care, lower costs, and healthier lives.

It's good to be Blue!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.