Cybersecurity Specialist

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to design, implement and maintain the security architecture that protects our enterprise IT infrastructure, sensitive member data and critical systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to enforce security policies, manage security technologies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements while supporting Mississippi's health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of networking infrastructure concepts, technologies, protocols.
• Experience working across Windows, Linux and MacOS.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, multitasking, project management and communication skills.
• Customer-focused and service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise-scale security projects, overseeing assessments, action plans and policies & procedures.
• Ensure security architecture is designed and configured in accordance with security policies and best practices.
• Perform system architectural reviews, threat modeling and vulnerability assessments with infrastructure and development teams.
• Provide technical support for content filtering, MDM, security validation, email security, managed file transfer and DLP systems.
• Evaluate RFPs and changes to ensure proper security controls are incorporated.

Skills

Networking concepts

Cross-platform familiarity (Windows, L

Research & problem solving

Analytical & communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Cybersecurity Specialist

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

Healthy Careers Start Here

Cybersecurity Specialist

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

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the Health & Wellness of our Members.
• Healthy Culture: Work in an environment with a focus on your health which allows you to thrive. The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus.
• Compensation & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes medical benefits, 401(k), ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance

It’s good to be Blue!

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.