Security Engineer I – Palo Alto Technologies

IND Senior Engineer, Security - GCC040 We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Security Engineer I – Palo Alto Technologies   The Hartford's   Information Protection (THIP) organization is seeking a motivated Security Engineer to join our team supporting and enhancing our Palo Alto security platforms. This role   provides   an opportunity to work alongside experienced security professionals while developing technical   expertise   across Palo Alto technologies, including next-generation firewalls, web filtering, SSL decryption, and cloud security services.   The successful candidate will   assist   with the operational support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Palo Alto technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments. This position is ideal for an individual looking to deepen their knowledge of network and cloud security while contributing to a large-scale enterprise security program.   The   role offers exposure to a wide range of security technologies, operational processes, and enterprise security practices. The candidate will be encouraged to grow their technical skills, pursue certifications, and develop an understanding of security operations and engineering best practices.

Assist   in the implementation, administration, and support of Palo Alto security technologies, including firewalls, web filtering, and SSL decryption.   Support day-to-day operational activities, including incident investigation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.   Work with senior engineers to   maintain   system stability, performance, and platform currency.   Participate in   firewall   policy reviews and connectivity requests to support business and technology initiatives.   Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to help address network security requirements.   Assist   in performing software upgrades, patching activities, and maintenance tasks.   Support operational reporting and dashboard development for security metrics and platform performance.   Help   identify   potential security risks and   participate   in remediation efforts.   Participate in technical projects and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.   Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.   Participate in an off- hours   on-call rotation as   required .

Required   1-3 years of experience in information security, network engineering, systems administration, or related technical disciplines.   Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewalls.   Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, web filtering, VPNs, or intrusion prevention systems.   Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.   Effective verbal and written communication skills.   Demonstrated ability to learn   new technologies   and adapt to changing priorities.   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.   Customer-focused mindset and willingness to collaborate across teams.   Preferred   Exposure to   Palo Alto Networks products through coursework, internships, lab environments, or professional experience.   Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.   Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Python.   Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and industry   best   practices .   Entry-level security or networking certifications such as:    Security+   Network+   Associate-level Palo Alto certification (PCCET or PCNSA)   AWS Cloud Practitioner   Google Associate Cloud Engineer   What You'll Gain   Hands-on experience supporting enterprise-scale