About mPulse: mPulse is the leader in conversational AI and member engagement for healthcare. We partner with the nation's most innovative health plans — Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial — to engage members in conversations that close care gaps, improve Stars ratings, and drive better health outcomes. Our platform reaches tens of millions of Americans and is built on the belief that better health starts with better conversations.Job Summary:The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure of our network to safeguard against cyber threats and unauthorized access. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security principles, protocols, and technologies, along with hands-on experience in firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security incident response. This role reports directly to the Director of Infrastructure. Location: Fully remote Essential Functions: Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.Configure and manage firewall devices, including rule creation, access control, and VPN tunnel configuration.Maintains core switches, firewalls (Palo Alto), and functional networks.Administers, and maintains our hybrid networks between on premises and AWS Cloud Availability Zones. Administer all security updates, and carefully document network changes. Interpret existing configurations and understand how the systems fits into the overall network design. Deploy and monitor intrusion detection/prevention systems to detect / protect against malicious activities.Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines.Provide incident response, analysis support, containment, and recovery effort during Security Incidents.Stay up to date on emerging threats and preventative steps to ensure our highest-level Security Posture.Other duties as assigned by Management. Education Required: BA/BS degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent combination of education, and experience. Knowledge & Experience: Knowledge of current networking protocols and standards. Hands-on experience in troubleshooting connectivity issues. Extensive knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto networks. Working knowledge of AWS networking standards. Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft networks. Personal Attributes Excellent critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills. Excellent planning and organization skills. Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills. Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills. Ability to make decisions and negotiate. Exceptionally self-motivated with a keen attention to detail. Easily adjusts to changes in a fast-paced environment. Adept stress tolerance and conflict management. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment. Strong work ethic with good time management and the ability to work with diverse teams. Why mPulse? 🙌🏡 Remote-First & Flexible PTO — work from wherever you're most productive🏥 100% Company-Paid Employee Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans with a 100% company-paid employee-only option, plus company contributions toward dependent coverage and company-paid life and disability insurance.💰 401(k) + 4% Match — with financial advisors to help you plan👶 6 Weeks Parental Leave📈 Invest in You — 30-60-90 day plans and frequent training🎉 Culture of Recognition — peer-to-peer bonuses & team celebrations Equal Opportunity: mPulse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions at mPulse are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.