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• Overview

  Cigna is hiring a Security Engineer in Wilmington, DE.

• Role description

  Our technology stack is growing faster than our team, so Cigna is bringing on a Security Engineer to keep the architecture honest. Trade your Nessus and 3 years for $86,000 - $117,000 at Cigna, and the growth that follows is yours to build.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Pair with cross-functional partners to scope and deliver temporary projects
  • Question the autonomy-rich GIAC GSEC pattern everyone copied and propose something cleaner
  • Keep the ISO 27001 build pipeline green so Wilmington deploys never wait on a red light
  • Turn vague technology tickets into crisp, testable Professionalism acceptance criteria
  • Sketch the CISM architecture, defend it in review, then build the thing

  What You'll Bring

  • An eye for the innovative detail that separates fine from finished
  • Proven Nmap judgment when the textbook answer doesn't fit
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • The grit to debug at 4pm on a Friday without complaint
  • Comfortable owning projects from concept through delivery
  • A Wilmington grounding, or the adaptability to plant roots quickly

  Built in Wilmington and run on caffeine and conviction, Cigna turns messy technology problems into clean, repeatable wins. Diverse perspectives make our technology work sharper, and we deliberately seek them out.

  Here in Wilmington, you'll enjoy $86,000 - $117,000, commuter benefits, and a mentor matched to your technology ambitions.

  Refreshed minutes ago, this Security Engineer req is wide open and taking applications.

  Your move: the Security Engineer role in DE is live, and the apply button is right there.

• Required skills

  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • GIAC GSEC
  • ISO 27001
  • AWS Security
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Nessus
  • SOC Operations
  • CISM
  • Kali Linux
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Professionalism

• Benefits & perks

  • Coffee Bar
  • Meditation and mindfulness apps
  • Product Discounts
  • Conference Attendance
  • Assistive technology support
  • Outplacement services
  • Hotel and lodging coverage
  • Health Insurance
  • Pet-friendly office
  • Travel insurance for business trips
  • Paid paternity leave

• Apply before 2026-08-10

  Submit your application for this Temporary technology position.