Entry Level Network Security Specialist Jobs
New grad network security specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Telecommunications, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, Humana, and TDS Telecom hiring at this level now.
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Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant at Humana, you will help enhance provider performance and advancing Humana's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare. You will work with providers to improve their STARs ratings and overall performance through strategic initiatives and relationship-building. You will report to the Manager, Network Performance.As the Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant you will
- Provider Collaboration: Work with providers to define and improve their goals related to interoperability, quality, value-based arrangements, and risk adjustment strategies.
- Stars/Quality Program Expertise: Serve as an expert on the Stars/Quality program, educating physician groups on HEDIS, patient safety, and patient experience. Collaborate to develop tailored action plans and communicate actionable insights to improve performance.
- Performance Improvement: Monitor and analyze provider performance data to identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance outcomes and provide ongoing support to providers.
- Resource Liaison: Act as a liaison for providers to access Humana resources, educating and encouraging providers on the use of self-serve tools. Facilitate communication between providers and our teams to ensure seamless access to necessary support.
- Reward Programs: Educate provider groups on reward programs and target metrics, collaborating to achieve established goals. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of reward programs, making recommendations for enhancements.
- Provider Abrasion Resolution: Resolve provider abrasion issues, ensuring a positive and collaborative relationship between Humana and its providers. Implement strategies to minimize provider abrasion and enhance overall satisfaction.
- Internal Collaboration: Partner with our teams to track and report market performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of Experience with Medicare or managed care
- Live in CST or EST and work during 8am-5pm CST or EST
- 3 or more years of NCQA HEDIS measures, PQA Measures, CMS Star Rating System and CAHPS/HOS survey system
- 1 or more years of understanding of Consumer / Patient Experience
- 2 or more years of experience building relationships with physician groups and influencing execution of recommended strategy
- 1 or more years of experience with focus on process and quality improvement
- Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Lives in the region IN, KY, MI, OH, WV
- Experience presenting to internal and external customers, including high-level leadership
- Progressive experience with interoperability solutions in Healthcare
- Experience with Medicare Risk Adjustment and/or medical coding
- Understanding of metrics, trends and the ability to identify gaps in care
- 1 or more years' experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview
Additional Information
- You will work remote and this role have at least 10% of travel.
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by HireVue, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Work at Home Guidance
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
- At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
- Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
- Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
#LI-BB1
Work at Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant at Humana, you will help enhance provider performance and advancing Humana's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare. You will work with providers to improve their STARs ratings and overall performance through strategic initiatives and relationship-building. You will report to the Manager, Network Performance.As the Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant you will
- Provider Collaboration: Work with providers to define and improve their goals related to interoperability, quality, value-based arrangements, and risk adjustment strategies.
- Stars/Quality Program Expertise: Serve as an expert on the Stars/Quality program, educating physician groups on HEDIS, patient safety, and patient experience. Collaborate to develop tailored action plans and communicate actionable insights to improve performance.
- Performance Improvement: Monitor and analyze provider performance data to identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance outcomes and provide ongoing support to providers.
- Resource Liaison: Act as a liaison for providers to access Humana resources, educating and encouraging providers on the use of self-serve tools. Facilitate communication between providers and our teams to ensure seamless access to necessary support.
- Reward Programs: Educate provider groups on reward programs and target metrics, collaborating to achieve established goals. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of reward programs, making recommendations for enhancements.
- Provider Abrasion Resolution: Resolve provider abrasion issues, ensuring a positive and collaborative relationship between Humana and its providers. Implement strategies to minimize provider abrasion and enhance overall satisfaction.
- Internal Collaboration: Partner with our teams to track and report market performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of Experience with Medicare or managed care
- Live in CST or EST and work during 8am-5pm CST or EST
- 3 or more years of NCQA HEDIS measures, PQA Measures, CMS Star Rating System and CAHPS/HOS survey system
- 1 or more years of understanding of Consumer / Patient Experience
- 2 or more years of experience building relationships with physician groups and influencing execution of recommended strategy
- 1 or more years of experience with focus on process and quality improvement
- Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Lives in the region IN, KY, MI, OH, WV
- Experience presenting to internal and external customers, including high-level leadership
- Progressive experience with interoperability solutions in Healthcare
- Experience with Medicare Risk Adjustment and/or medical coding
- Understanding of metrics, trends and the ability to identify gaps in care
- 1 or more years' experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview
Additional Information
- You will work remote and this role have at least 10% of travel.
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by HireVue, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Work at Home Guidance
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
- At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
- Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
- Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
#LI-BB1
Work at Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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- Amazon19
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- TDS Telecom17
- Google13
- ByteDance8
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- Retail23
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Entry Level Network Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level network security specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for foundational certifications like CompTIA Security+, Network+, or a vendor credential from Cisco or Microsoft. Hands-on experience through a home lab, a capstone project, or a college internship signals practical ability even without years on the job. Tailoring your resume to specific tools mentioned in each posting, such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, or intrusion detection systems, gives you a concrete edge over less-targeted applicants.
Which companies hire entry level network security specialists?
Companies hiring entry level network security specialists right now include Amazon, Humana, and TDS Telecom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Government contractors, managed security service providers, and large enterprises in finance and healthcare tend to post the most openings at this level because they maintain dedicated security operations teams that need junior staff.
Are there remote entry level network security specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 24% of entry level network security specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search is worth doing. Many employers prefer in-person onboarding for junior hires before granting remote access to sensitive network environments.
Are these new grad network security specialist jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior network security specialist roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts an internship or a degree project in place of full-time work history, and does not require advanced certifications. Checking the listed requirements rather than the job title is the fastest way to confirm a role fits where you are now.
Which industries hire the most entry level network security specialists?
Entry Level network security specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Telecommunications, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large internal networks, handle regulated data, or face compliance requirements that create ongoing demand for junior security staff to monitor, test, and maintain defenses.