Starr Companies - Destin, FL
posted 4 months ago
Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. The company is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the newly created role of Firewall and Network Security Engineer within its Information Security Team. This position is critical for ensuring the effectiveness and availability of Starr's network security posture. The candidate will work closely with the IT Security team and collaborate with IT Infrastructure to address cyber threats and attack methodologies, recommending products and solutions to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the corporate network. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in installing, configuring, and maintaining Palo Alto firewalls and technologies, including Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, and GlobalProtect. They will be responsible for designing effective, scalable, redundant, and secure networks and systems, as well as authoring and deploying efficient firewall rulesets. The role requires experience with DMZ perimeter, internal network segmentation, and remote access security solutions, along with the ability to perform problem analysis and troubleshoot network issues using packet capture and analysis tools. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with vulnerability management, researching threats, and determining appropriate countermeasures to ensure risk mitigation. In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto Networks' security platform, security protocols, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, NAT, and routing is essential. The position also involves collaborating with security teams to integrate the firewall infrastructure with other security tools and platforms, ensuring a cohesive security posture.