Senior IT Security Engineer

Company Description

You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.

Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care.  We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are seeking experienced Security Engineers with a broad background in all aspects of Security Technologies including Network, cloud, mobile and application.  This role will utilize your expertise and experience to deliver enterprise impacting security solutions through partnerships across IT.

What’s the role?

• Lead analysis, design and implementation of secure solutions for new and existing environments
• Provide technical leadership for assigned security projects including: the protection of information assets, corporate and customer information and intellectual property
• Communicate security standard and minimal control requirements
• Act as a technical advisor and subject matter expert to internal stakeholders and partners
• Maintain a superior knowledge of Security capabilities and applicable vendor product offerings
• Understand technical issues and risks affecting the business and be able to communicate them to management and other business leaders

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Information Technology with specific demonstrated experience Cyber Security a complex business environment
• Previous Network Administration experience in a Palo Alto environment required.  We are looking for a Security Engineer that has been highly successful in Network design, build and support that can work across our Network and Security teams to provide secure infrastructure platforms
• Strong aptitude and ability to logically analyze and solve complex issues collaboratively
• Ability to set priorities for scope, risk and quality of technology solutions to meet business needs
• Strong Network and Security Endpoint device experience desired
• Certifications in Comptia Security +, CISSP desired
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor other staff members
• Ability to communicate complex, technical information in a consumable manner to any organizational level
• Strong ability to independently identify and resolve critical and complex issues through effective problem solving skills
• Strong ability to maintain and strengthen relationships; ability to effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external partners.
• Proven skills in conflict management, decision making and negotiation preferred
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to work within deadlines, prioritize work, and multi-task
• Proven ability in dealing with ambiguity

Req ID: 16681
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Education Experience: Bachelor's Desired
Employment Experience: 6-8 years
Licenses/Certifications:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date: 08/25/2017