[Remote] Platform Consultant - Product Security

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 visionary Platform Consultant with deep engineering expertise to guide engineering teams through complex technical challenges and shape platform strategies focused on security solutions.ResponsibilitiesServe as a trusted consultant to engineering teams and organizations, guiding secure platform design and implementation across diverse product domainsCommunicate clearly and effectively ensuring business and engineering needs are metFoster effective collaborative sessions with teams from different disciplines and leadership levelsEmbed secure-by-design principles and deep threat modeling practices into the development lifecycle, ensuring security is foundational—not bolted onDefine and communicate Allstate’s security posture clearly to technical and business leadership, enabling informed decision-makingLead the ideation and implementation of innovative security controls that challenge the status quo and elevate Allstate’s embedded security maturityDrive forward engineering practices that adapt to evolving technologies, enabling scalable, resilient, and efficient platformsMentor engineers and platform consultants in systems thinking, reusable design, and outcome-based deliveryInfluence cross-functional teams through Discovery & Framing sessions, architectural reviews, and strategic planningPromote and enforce architectural standards, simplification, and reuse across the enterpriseActively participate in agile ceremonies and foster a culture of continuous learning and iterative deliverySkillsExtensive experience (8+ years) in software engineering, platform development, or architecture roles, with increasing technical leadership responsibilities in complex enterprise environmentsDemonstrated success as a high-impact technical advisor to multiple engineering teams, with proven ability to influence architecture direction and mentor engineers in best practicesExpert-level knowledge of Agile/XP and DevOps methodologies, including paired programming, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD automation, with a track record of using these practices to accelerate delivery and improve qualityHands-on expertise in architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems, such as cloud-native microservices on Docker/Kubernetes, deployed on modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent), ensuring scalability, high availability, and performanceBroad technical proficiency across multiple programming languages and frameworks (especially Java and JavaScript ecosystems), and comfort with modern development tools (e.g., IntelliJ or VS Code, Git/GitHub, Spring Boot) and designing robust RESTful APIsExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent communication abilities to clearly convey complex technical and security concepts to both engineering teams and senior business leadersIn-depth knowledge of industry security frameworks and web/API security standards – e.g., OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML – to guide secure design and development practicesDeep expertise in security architecture and secure-by-design practices, including advanced threat modeling, robust identity and access management (IAM) strategies, and Zero Trust architectures – with a proven ability to embed these controls at all stages of the development lifecycleBroad technical proficiency across multiple programming paradigms – in addition to Java and JavaScript experience, deep experience with procedural (e.g., Go, Rust) and functional (e.g., F#, Elixir, Haskell, Clojure) programming languages is a strong signal of architectural proficiencyTechnical proficiency with AI tools such as running local models, developing MCP servers, using AI powered development tools like cursor/copilot/claude code/codex/etc. to help drive your work more efficiently and test for effective model deployment strategiesDemonstrated expertise in API-first design and specification-driven development (e.g., OpenAPI, Swagger), enabling scalable, discoverable, and reusable services. Proven ability to shape developer experience and accelerate delivery through contract-first approaches, while laying the foundation for AI-assisted development and automated API governanceDeep understanding of modern cryptographic principles and protocols (e.g., AES, TLS, Argon2, elliptic curve cryptography), with the ability to evaluate, implement, and advise on secure data protection strategies. Skilled in applying cryptographic techniques to strengthen trust boundaries, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory security standardsExperience with advanced development and testing practices, such as behavior-driven development (BDD) and integrating automated security checks into CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, knowledge graph solutions, advanced analytics) and their application to improve developer velocity, platform reliability, and security capabilitiesExposure to specialized security domains like AI Security, SaaS Security, and API Security, with an understanding of the unique challenges and tools in these areasCompany OverviewAllstate 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 http://www.allstate.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAllstate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.