Cybersecurity Engineer - PAM (Hybrid)

American Family Insurance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Hybrid work model

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to create PAM solutions and drive a security program. You will develop frameworks, roadmaps, and optimize processes while reducing operational risk through advanced IAM initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity, you will work in a high-velocity environment, participate in risk mitigation, and support cross-functional teams. Relocation is available for qualified candidates in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solution, support, or service.
• Basic knowledge of software engineering architecture, system deployment, and design.
• Basic knowledge of cyber security, cyber engineering, CS, or software engineering.
• Demonstrated experience performing cyber threat analysis and incident response.
• Working knowledge of penetration testing.
• Knowledge of directory services and identity stores.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, integration, and testing of cyber product.
• Research, engineer, and integrate new security solutions.
• Perform identity incident triage, determine impact, and identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risk.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and standards related to IAM cybersecurity operations.
• Develop system-security measures to ensure PAM integration.
• Manage, analyze, and respond to changing access needs for company and clients.

Skills

Customer-driven solution

Software engineering

Cyber security

Cyber engineering

Computer science

Security techniques

Threat analysis

Incident response

Penetration testing

Identity store

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+

Job description

As a Cybersecurity Engineer with American Family Insurance, you will primarily be responsible for creating PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions. You will also develop a framework, roadmap, and program optimization. Additionally, you will work on process engineering, risk remediation, and mitigation of operational risk. To achieve this, you will introduce technology, requirements, deliverables, gaps, and systems design in a high-velocity culture. Analyze competitive strategies, cyber technologies, metrics models, and performance indicators. You will report to the Senior Manager, Cybersecurity. Role not eligible for sponsorship. Relocation available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

#LI-Hybrid Position Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $147,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary. Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Responsibilities

Participate in the development, integration, and testing of cyber product Research, engineer, and integrate new security solution Perform Cyber Identity incident triage, determine potential impact, and identify specific vulnerability Participate in the development and maintenance of security system and solution Build relationship with peers throughout the company through collaborative engineering operations. Participate in the design and implementation of automated solution to meet security need Demonstrate strong understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution Collaborate with IT and business team to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risk Maintain documentation, procedure, and standard related to IAM cybersecurity operation Develop system-security measure to ensure PAM cybersecurity is fully integrated Manage, analyze, and respond to changing system and data access needs for the company and clients

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solution, support, or service Basic knowledge and understanding of software engineering architecture, system/software design, and system deployment Basic knowledge and understanding of Cyber Security, Cyber Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering Basic knowledge and understanding of security technology and application development methodology Demonstrated experience performing cyber threat analysis and incident response Working knowledge of penetration testing Solid knowledge and understanding of directory service and identity store

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or similar Experience with cloud security and hybrid environment Hands on experience with identity governance, technical script writing and automation. Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; OR minimum 5 years professional experience in cybersecurity Demonstrated experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) Experience in network security and infrastructure management Solid understanding of security framework, best practice, and regulatory requirement. Python and PowerShell.

Licenses

Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

Not Applicable.

Additional Information

To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting In this hybrid role you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month out of the Madison, WI or Boston, MA offices.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families.

Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.

Company Background

#LI-AB1 American Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list. American Family has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for at least 75 years. The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships. American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide. Join our Talent Community