Cyber Security Senior Analyst - HIH - Evernorth
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 systems, using both manual and automated methods.
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.
How you’ll make a difference:
Execute internal and external penetration tests against corporate web applications, APIs, networks, infrastructure and operating systems in order to discover vulnerabilities.
Execute mobile application penetration tests for both Android and iOS based devices.
Execute penetration tests in cloud-hosted environments.
Create comprehensive and accurate penetration testing reports with recommendations for appropriate remediation, and communicate risk findings with development and infrastructure teams.
Develop scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Cigna’s penetration testing processes.
Work as part of a team to identify risks, communicate to key stakeholders, and provide value to the organization.
Qualifications
High School diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Over all 5 - 8 year experience in Cyber Security
Relevant of 3 years or more of penetration testing experience.
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.
What you should have:
Demonstrated ability to work as both an individual contributor and a team player in a fast paced environment.
Coordinate with people and teams to forecast activity completion and the ability to work in a team environment, sharing workloads and responsibilities.
Knowledge of Windows and *nix-based operating systems.
Understanding of core Internet protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, TLS, IPsec) and the OSI model.
Understanding of encryption fundamentals (symmetric/asymmetric, ECB/CBC operations, AES, etc.).
Understanding of Cloud environments such as SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
Basic exploit development and validation skills.
Proficiency in application vulnerability assessment tools (e.g. Burp, Checkmarx, AppScan, WebInspect, Cenzic, etc.).
Proficiency in 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).
Proficiency in manual and automated techniques for penetration testing and executing vulnerability assessments.
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).
Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, appropriately characterize threats, and provide remediation recommendations.
Must be a current contractor with Cigna, Express Scripts, or Evernorth. Evernorth is a new business within the Cigna Corporation.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Bachelor's degree
- 5–8 years of cybersecurity experience
- At least 3 years of penetration testing experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare technical and non-technical documentation and presentations
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Windows and Unix-based operating systems
- Understanding of Internet protocols and the OSI model
- Understanding of encryption fundamentals
- Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS cloud environments
- Basic exploit development and validation skills
- Proficiency with application vulnerability assessment tools
- Proficiency with network and server assessment tools
- Understanding of web application frameworks
- Proficiency in manual and automated penetration testing and vulnerability assessment techniques
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and common attacks
- Coding or scripting experience in Python, Ruby, or PowerShell
- Mobile application coding experience with Android or iOS platforms
- Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, characterize threats, and recommend remediation
- Current contractor with Cigna, Express Scripts, or Evernorth
Cigna Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cigna and has not been reviewed or approved by Cigna.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong bonus outcomes are frequently highlighted, with annual bonuses described as really good alongside above-average salary levels. Stock or long-term incentive elements are also noted as part of the overall package in some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are portrayed as a meaningful part of total rewards, including generous PTO and flexibility that can enhance the perceived value of compensation. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are repeatedly linked with satisfaction about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad in design, with preventive care often covered at no charge in-network and options like virtual care and wellness incentives. A large provider network and strong digital tools are positioned as practical advantages when using benefits.
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What We Do
At Cigna, we're more than a health insurance company. We are your partner in total health and wellness. And we’re here for you 24/7 – caring for your body and mind. As a global health service company, Cigna's mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve by making health care simple, affordable, and predictable. Our values are the core of our culture. Our values guide how all 74,000 of us around the world work together, serve our customers, patients, clients, communities, and deliver on our mission.





