Infrastructure Security Engineer – (Network & Automation)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be a key member of the Network Security – Data Center Engineering team, with a foundation in infrastructure automation and hands‑on experience with, or exposure to, networking and network security technologies. We are seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented, and highly motivated individual who is eager to learn, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable with client‑facing aspects of the role.The internal Allstate job title used for this role is Vended Application Consultant II.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, support, and automate Palo Alto firewall platforms and services.Develop and enhance automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency.Consult on incoming requests routed through the Network Security Engineering ServiceNow queue.Ensure requests and implementations comply with established information security standards.Implement approved Firewall Change Requests following defined processes and best practices.Perform peer reviews of team member implementations to promote quality and consistency.Collaborate with Network and Security partner teams to troubleshoot firewall-related incidents.Participate in firewall policy lifecycle management and ongoing improvement initiatives.Essential QualificationsAt least 1 year or more experience working with firewalls (Palo Alto or equivalent)Proficiency in Python scripting, particularly for automation or operational tasksSolid understanding of IT security concepts and principlesWorking knowledge of networking fundamentals, including:SubnettingVPN conceptsSwitching and routingAbility to translate customer or business requirements into practical technical solutionsExperience troubleshooting network or security issues using packet capturesAbility to support weekly on-call rotations (once every 6-8 weeks)Desirable QualificationsThe following skills are preferred but not required. Familiarity, exposure, coursework, or a strong willingness to learn are all valued:Basic experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ENV0Exposure to automation or configuration tools such as AnsibleInterest in using REST APIs to automate tasks or integrate systemsIntroductory exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)Experience or exposure to automating network or firewall configurations, especially Palo Alto platformsBasic understanding of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and how automation applies to themDemonstrated interest in improving reliability, consistency, and efficiency through automation and scriptingCertificationsCertifications are considered a plus:Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE)CompTIA Security+ or Network+Cisco CCNAExperience1 or more years of experience (preferred) in a networking and/or security-related roleSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job does not have supervisory duties.#LI-MF1SkillsFirewalls, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Issue Management, Networking, Network Security, Network Security Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Security Engineering, TerraformCompensationCompensation offered for this role is 62,100.00 - 103,950.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. 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