Associate Security Engineer: 3rd Shift (Remote) at Allied World in Farmington, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Security Engineer: 3rd Shift (Remote) - Global IT Group
Department/s: IT – AWAC Services

Take the next step in your career with us.

 

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

 

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members

Job Summary: Engineer who enjoys security work and possesses both deep and wide expertise in the security space. Able to work 11pm-7am

Job 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.

·       Research emerging threats and 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.

Job Requirements:

·       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.

Special Responsibilities:

People in this role must be extremely good problem solvers and have strong technical ability and communication skills. They must be able to deal with Ambiguity and be able to understand and provide solutions to complex problems.

About Fairfax

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and

reinsurance and investment management.

About Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverage since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allows us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Learn more about how we can help you manage your risk by visiting: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook:  www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status.

Please visit www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.

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