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Job Description

Our client is a rapidly growing insurance holding company. We are looking for a Network Security/ Palo Alto Engineer to join their IT team and support our growing business. As a /Palo Alto Engineer, responsible for protecting the organizations network infrastructure against emerging threats, implementing robust security protocols, and supporting cybersecurity resilience. This role requires an extensive understanding of network security principles, and critical thinking abilities.

As the Palo Alto Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure network systems to safeguard our digital assets and operations from evolving cyber risks. You will collaborate closely with various teams to integrate security seamlessly into our processes, technologies, and organizational culture. The individual will uphold a stringent standard of accountability to ensure consistent delivery of mission-critical results, aligned with the rigorous standards of leading financial institutions.

Main Accountabilities:

  Develop, implement, and maintain network security policies aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  Deploy and configure Cisco security appliances, Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Zscaler infrastructure to fortify a strong network across the organization.

  Work with cross-functional teams to understand the business and technological needs of unique application infrastructure across a diverse cloud, on premise, and SaaS environment ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

  Identify areas for improvement in security processes, policies, and technologies and drive initiatives to enhance security effectiveness.

  Deploy, maintain availability of various security technologys including intrusion prevention systems (IPS), web application firewalls (WAF), and provide engineering support to network detection and response solutions.

  Implement and manage network security monitoring tools for real-time threat detection and response.

  Optimize security configurations to support business specific performance needs while retaining resilience against emerging threats.

  Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline security testing, validation processes, and repetitive or daily tasks.

  Keep up to date with new and evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.

  Assume accountability for projects, propose innovative solutions, and actively steer them to successful completion.

You should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as a self-starter personality that can work independently and proactively. This is a permanent role and with full remote flexibility looking for this individual to travel once a quarter on- sight. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and creative team that is part of an organization that is growing!

Compensation: $100,000-$222,00

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

7+ years of professional experience in information security, with a focus in network security including firewall and secure perimeter technology.

Strong Palo Alto Firewall skills, at an enterprise level

Understanding of industry security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK).

Experience with broad range of security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, CASB, CSPM, EDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF).

Experience in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell and/or Shell.

Experience working with cloud native networking and security solutions found in Azure, AWS, GCP, etc. Financial Services industry experience null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.