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Job Summary:
Engineer who enjoys security work and possesses both deep and wide expertise in the security space.
Location: Farmington, CT
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – on-site four days per week (Monday–Thursday)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems,
- networks, and information.
- Identify and define system security requirements.
- Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs.
- Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
- Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and
- automate repeatable tasks.
- Assist on designing endpoint agent deployment to provide 100% coverage in and out of the enterprise.
- Lead execution of penetration testing and communication around vulnerabilities.
- Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for
- further system security enhancement.
- Flexible in working hours and available afterhours/weekends during service outages and project
- rollouts.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems,
- anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, SIEM, etc.
- 3+ years’ work experience as a System Security Engineer or related position
- Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network
- monitoring tools.
- Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
- Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented
- Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
- Familiarity with vulnerability management and attack simulation tools.
- Triage alerts. While resolving in a timely manner
- Self-starter and ability to multi-task the workday around assigned activities and prioritize with
- minimum supervision.
The salary range for this role is between:
Compensation
The below annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below he listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but now limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one compensation of Allied World comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.
$90,000 - $100,000
Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
Global Presence
Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.
Skills Required
- 3+ years hands-on experience with security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management, content filtering, SIEM)
- 3+ years work experience as a System Security Engineer or related position
- Experience with network security, networking technologies, and system/security/network monitoring tools
- Thorough understanding of current security principles, techniques, and protocols
- Familiarity with web technologies (web applications, web services, SOA) and network/web protocols
- Familiarity with vulnerability management and attack simulation tools
- Ability to triage alerts and resolve them in a timely manner
- Self-starter with ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal supervision
What We Do
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides global insurance and reinsurance solutions under the Allied World brand. Since 2001, it has supported clients, cedents, and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages. The company is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and benefits from a worldwide network of affiliated entities. It serves international property, casualty, specialty insurance, and reinsurance needs.
