Cybersecurity Engineer at American Family Insurance in Boston, MA

Summary: American Family Insurance is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization’s network security posture. The role focuses on the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security technologies including firewalls, endpoint protection solutions, and VPNs, while developing advanced technical and analytical capabilities. Responsibilities: - Participates in the development, integration, and testing of cyber products - Participate in the research, engineering, and integration of new security solutions - Participates in the development and maintenance of the security systems and solutions - Builds strong relationships with peers across functions through collaborative engineering operations and initiatives - Participate in the design, and implementation of automated solutions to enable security needs - Manages, analyzes and responds to the changing system and data access needs of the company and our clients with agility and flexibility Required Qualifications: - Basic understanding of network security principles, protocols, and architectures - Familiarity with Palo Alto firewall configuration, management, and troubleshooting - Familiarity with endpoint protection platforms - Knowledge of VPN technologies and secure remote access solutions - Awareness of threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response processes - Basic understanding of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) - Ability to implement and enforce security policies and procedures - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaborating with team members - Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment Required Skills: Network security principles, Palo Alto firewall, Endpoint protection platforms, VPN technologies Important Skills: Threat detection, Vulnerability assessment, Incident response, Intrusion detection/prevention Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits, Competitive 401(k) contribution, A pension plan, An annual incentive, 9 paid holidays, A paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees), Student loan repayment program, Paid-family leave