Cybersecurity Engineer

American Family Insurance

Cyber Security Engineer responsible for implementing and maintaining security technologies within a dynamic security environment. Collaborating across functions to optimize security solutions and response.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeMadison • Massachusetts, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the development, integration, and testing of cyber products
Participate in the research, engineering, and integration of new security solutions
Participate in the development and maintenance of the security systems and solutions
Build strong relationships with peers across functions through collaborative engineering operations and initiatives
Participate in the design, and implementation of automated solutions to enable security needs
Manage, analyze and respond to the changing system and data access needs of the company and our clients with agility and flexibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic understanding of network security principles, protocols, and architectures
Familiarity with Palo Alto firewall configuration, management, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with endpoint protection platforms
Knowledge of VPN technologies and secure remote access solutions
Awareness of threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response processes
Basic understanding of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Ability to implement and enforce security policies and procedures
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaborating with team members
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Candidates must have ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring F-1/OPT/STEM-related sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
Pension plan
Annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

network security principlesPalo Alto firewall configurationendpoint protection platformsVPN technologiessecure remote access solutionsthreat detectionvulnerability assessmentincident response processesintrusion detection systemsintrusion prevention systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationtask prioritizationtime managementagilityflexibility