Corporate Vice President - Senior Network Security Engineer

Location Designation:  Hybrid - 3 days per quarter

Technology, Data, AI and Ventures:

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era - all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to design, build, and operate secure network infrastructure across our on-premises and cloud environments. You'll be a technical leader in modernizing our network security posture, moving from traditional perimeter models toward zero trust, and you'll treat infrastructure as code so that security controls are consistent, auditable, and automated.

This role suits someone who is equally comfortable analyzing packet captures, architecting a multi-account AWS network, and shipping a Terraform module through a CI/CD pipeline.

We’ll select the right candidate based on depth of expertise and career trajectory, not a checklist of tools or a specific number of years. If your background is a close match but doesn’t line up with every requirement below, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

- Design and implement secure network architectures spanning data center, branch, and public cloud environments
- Engineer, deploy, and manage firewalls, VPNs, web proxies, and API gateways, including policy design, rule-base hygiene, and lifecycle management
- Engineer, operate and manage ZTNA remote access solutions
- Build and maintain secure connectivity in AWS (VPCs, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Network Firewall, load balancers, security groups, NACLs) and, where applicable, GCP
- Manage SSL/TLS inspection/decryption policy, cipher and protocol standards, and mTLS for service-to-service traffic
- Define and deliver network security controls as code using Terraform, with peer review, testing, and version control
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity, performance, and security issues across the stack, from Layer 3 through Layer 7
- Partner with cloud, application, SOC, and compliance teams to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions
- Contribute to incident response for network-related events, including investigation, containment, and post-incident improvements
- Produce architecture documentation, standards, and runbooks, and mentor junior engineers

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience in network engineering, network security, or a closely related field
- Strong command of TCP/IP networking, including subnetting, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and packet-level troubleshooting
- Demonstrated experience with network architecture design, including segmentation, high availability, and defense in depth
- Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco) and cloud-native firewall services
- Solid understanding of VPN technologies (IPsec, site-to-site, remote access) and their operational tradeoffs
- Working knowledge of routing protocols and concepts (BGP, OSPF, static routing, route filtering, and path control)
- Deep understanding of SSL/TLS, PKI, certificate management, and encrypted traffic inspection
- Experience with web proxies and secure web gateways (e.g., Zscaler, Netskope, Squid, or equivalent)
- Experience with API gateways (e.g., IBM Datapower, AWS API Gateway, Mulesoft) and securing API traffic
- Experience deploying or operating ZTNA solutions (e.g., Zscaler Private Access, Netskope Private Access, Palo Alto Prisma Access)
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code principles and Terraform, including modules, state management, and workflows
- Experience building or contributing to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins, JFrog Artifactory, etc.) for infrastructure delivery
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS networking and security services
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risk to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Google Cloud Platform networking and security (VPC, Cloud Armor, Cloud NAT, Private Service Connect)
- Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid connectivity designs
- Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, or Go)
- Experience with network observability tooling (flow logs, packet capture, SIEM integration)
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or ISO 27001
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or HashiCorp Terraform Associate
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

What Success Looks Like

- First 90 days: You understand our current network and security architecture, have taken ownership of key systems, and have delivered your first infrastructure-as-code improvement to production.
- Six months: You’re leading a significant initiative, such as a ZTNA expansion, cloud network redesign, or pipeline-driven firewall change management.
- Twelve months: You’re a recognized technical authority, shaping standards and mentoring teammates while measurably improving our security posture and operational efficiency.

Job Level: LEVELPF5

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $133,000-$190,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.  Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the  Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

Job Requisition ID: 95377