Infrastructure Security Engineer – Network & Automation

Allstate

Infrastructure Security Engineer focusing on firewalls and automation in Network Security at Allstate. Key responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting firewall platforms and enhancing operational efficiency through scripting.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $62,100 - $103,950 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, support, and automate Palo Alto firewall platforms and services.
Develop and enhance automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year or more experience working with firewalls (Palo Alto or equivalent)
Proficiency in Python scripting, particularly for automation or operational tasks
Solid understanding of IT security concepts and principles
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including: Subnetting, VPN concepts, Switching and routing
Ability to translate customer or business requirements into practical technical solutions
Experience troubleshooting network or security issues using packet captures
Ability to support weekly on-call rotations (once every 6-8 weeks)
Certifications are considered a plus: Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE), CompTIA Security+ or Network+, Cisco CCNA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.
Flexible working environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Palo Alto firewallsPython scriptingnetworking fundamentalsSubnettingVPN conceptsSwitchingroutingpacket capturesautomation solutionsinformation security standards

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingpeer reviewoperational efficiencycustomer requirements translationquality assuranceproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Palo Alto Networks PCNSAPalo Alto Networks PCNSECompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+Cisco CCNA