[Remote] Cybersecurity Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allstate is a company dedicated to protecting families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize core platforms and tools that enable security teams to operate efficiently, with responsibilities including implementing security automation and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities • Implement, maintain, and optimize Cyber SOC platforms and tooling, including architecture, infrastructure, and applications • Engineer and integrate security automation using Nutanix/VMware, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, and env0 for infrastructure- and policy-as-code deployments • Build, configure, and maintain AWS architectures (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route 53) with 100% IAM-based access • Execute VMware-to-AWS and SaaS migration tasks, ensuring security hardening, uptime, and compliance • Deploy, configure, patch, and secure key tools (e.g., IBM QRadar SOAR, Atlassian Confluence, Burp Collaborator, ReversingLabs) • Monitor, troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and resolve platform and tooling issues to maintain continuous operations • Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and automation scripts for repeatable, reliable operations • Support audit readiness through evidence collection, control implementation, and remediation of findings • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, SOC, and security teams to deliver new capabilities and enhancements Skills • 5+ years in cloud, security engineering, platform operations, or security tooling roles • Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, VMware, Docker, Terraform, env0, Ansible, Jenkins, and DevOps workflows • Strong background in solutions implementation and maintenance, IAM/RBAC, MFA/SSO, SIEM, SOAR, DLP, and database activity monitoring • Deep technical skills in RHEL/Linux, networking, firewalls, storage (SAN/NAS), WAF, and perimeter security • Proficiency in Python, Bash, or automation scripting • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues independently • Hands-on problem-solving mindset with attention to detail • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environments • Strong communication skills for technical collaboration • Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with emerging technologies • Owning and being accountable for projects and delivery • Strategic thinking while being efficient with resources and time • Offering comprehensive solutions and enhancing the service experience • Experience with Microsoft security stack (e.g., Sentinel, XDR, ADX, Defender) is preferred • Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Red Hat, CCNA, Microsoft, or equivalent are preferred Company Overview • Allstate is an insurance company that offers car, home, and life insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Allstate. It was founded in 1931, and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job