Sr. Network Security Engineer (Perm #Hybrid at our Chicago HQ near O'Hare Airport)
The Sr. Security Engineer will lead complex projects involving planning, design, installation and provide technical support with Palo Alto Firewalls. Lead complex escalations from other teams and provide mentoring on security and networking technologies, methodologies and procedures. Evaluate services and strategic direction of network security products by following core competencies in various disciplines within networking, security and knowledge of credit union policy and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Partner with architecture teams to evaluate, analyze and recommend new technology solutions as they pertain to Palo Alto Network Security services. Design and implementation of new network infrastructure.
- Advanced configuration, troubleshooting and consultation on DNS, Firewalls, VPN IPSEC tunnels, IDS/IPS, Application firewalls, Palo Alto NextGen Firewalls, Proxy, Load balancers, IP routing and switching, Network monitoring and Virtualization security.
- Participate in ongoing security operations. Resolve hardware and software network problems.
- Perform audits of network security policy and infrastructure.
- Responsible for researching and testing new technologies that may provide benefit to the organization.
- Support the team in vendor selection by performing vendor research.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree - Computer Science or related - Minimum
- Graduate Degree - Computer Science or related - Preferred
Years of Experience:
- 7 Years - Emerging security, network technologies or related - Minimum
In Lieu of Education:
- 9 years - Emerging security, network technologies or related
License/Certifications/Training:
- CCSP/CCNP/CISSP - Preferred
You will benefit from:
• Competitive medical, dental, and free vision benefits• Paid parental leave• Competitive compensation plan• Gym memberships discounts • Generous PTO and banking holidays off • Tuition reimbursement • 401k with immediate employer match and vesting
Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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What We Do
Alliant is unlike any other financial institution — a digital credit union that wows our members. We’re boldly disrupting banking norms to do good for our members, employees and communities.
With over 85 years of history and more than $19 billion in assets, Alliant Credit Union is the largest credit union in Illinois and one of the largest in the U.S.
Our industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences and exceptional customer service make banking simpler for our 800,000+ members.
Fully digital, fully human and full of possibility, we work to provide our members with experiences that redefine the financial industry, challenge the status quo and unleash brilliance.
Why Work With Us
Our employees enjoy a hybrid schedule, allowing for flexible remote work and purpose-driven, outcome-focused onsite opportunities. Driven by Alliant's guiding principles and values, employees across all teams build together to provide our members with industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences & exceptional customer service.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Alliant offers a purpose-driven, outcome-focused hybrid workplace model.