<p>Job Family</p> <p>IT - General</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.</p> <p>Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.</p> <p>Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.</p> <p>We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.</p> <p>What We Do</p> <p>Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.</p> <p>Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.</p> <p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>Next Generation Security is a Level 3 Infrastructure team responsible for the implementation and operational management of network security solutions and capabilities of a large global enterprise network. This position will provide 3rd level support of the Aegon Global Information Security Services which includes implementation and administration of network security hardware and software, enforcing the network security policy, and working with other support teams to meet the enterprise business needs of our customers. This will include troubleshooting incidents, collaborating with the Security Operations Center, providing escalation support for Level 2 Operations, and providing problem resolution. Support of Firewalls in AWS/Azure cloud and in physical data centers, remote access, and the advancement of security capabilities and concepts are the main focus areas.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise network security services, including firewalls, remote access technologies, and cloud-based network security controls across on-premises and public cloud environments. </li><li>Perform routine administration, configuration, and maintenance of network security platforms to ensure availability, stability, and compliance with security standards. </li><li>Execute firewall policy requests and changes, including rule creation, modification, review, and cleanup, in accordance with established security and change management processes. </li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network security incidents and service issues, partnering with security operations and infrastructure teams as needed to restore service and mitigate risk. </li><li>Serve as an escalation resource for complex operational issues related to firewalls, VPNs, and network security controls. </li><li>Support and maintain secure remote connectivity solutions, including IPSec and SSL VPN technologies, ensuring reliable and secure access for users and systems. </li><li>Analyze logs, alerts, and network traffic to identify security events, performance issues, and configuration problems; perform packet captures and root-cause analysis as required. </li><li>Assist with the implementation and rollout of new network security tools, upgrades, and enhancements, following established designs and standards. </li><li>Develop, update, and follow operational procedures, runbooks, and technical documentation to support consistent and repeatable security operations. </li><li>Use scripting and automation tools (e.g., APIs, Python) to streamline recurring operational tasks and improve efficiency of firewall and security platform management. </li><li>Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of firewall rules, configurations, and controls to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. </li><li>Ensure ongoing adherence to information security policies, regulatory requirements, and internal standards in all operational activities. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with APIs to automate essential firewall tasks using languages such as Python to improve efficiency of day-to-day tasks </li><li>Experience with firewall assessment and compliance tools such as FireMon or Tufin </li><li>Proven ability to understand and decode network traces and capture files </li><li>Proven ability to communicate in the written/spoken language with audiences of diverse technical understanding </li><li>Proven ability to be a self-starter with self-motivation for learning new technologies </li><li>Proven ability to quickly understand customer problems and how they relate to network/security infrastructure </li><li>Strong knowledge of network security, Palo Alto firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication mechanisms, encryption technologies, and networking protocols including SMTP, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, and SNMP. </li><li>A four-year computer science or related technical degree or equivalent work experience. </li><li>A minimum of 5 years' experience in directly related work experience in network security administration\ engineering. </li><li>Significant experience building, implementing, and administering Palo Alto firewalls both physical and virtual </li><li>Experience in network segmentation leveraging tools like Guardicore </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience implementing complex network security concepts and technologies using (but not limited to): </li><li>Palo Alto Networks Security Certifications (PCNSA/PCNSE) </li><li>Remote Access VPN solutions (e.g. Prisma Access) </li><li>SDN technology - Cisco ACI, Silver Peak </li><li>Guardicore Security Certifications (GCSA/GCSE) </li><li>AWS / Azure Cloud Certifications </li><li>Splunk </li><li>FireMon </li><li>Be able to work closely with 2nd and 3rd level Network Engineers, the Aegon Security Operations Center, as well as other teams in GTS </li><li>Proven experience working with diverse cultures on an international level. </li><li>Project and time management skills including the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. </li><li>Experience supporting various Palo Alto solutions such as Global Protect, Wildfire, Expedition, etc. </li><li>Experience and deep knowledge of Palo Alto NextGen features and concepts such as UserID, AppID, ContentID, and HIPs. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our core locations (Cedar Rapids, IA/ Denver, CO/ Philadelphia, PA) </li><li>Non-traditional work hours as needed </li><li>Participate in scheduled on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as required to maintain the security and availability of critical network services. </li></ul> <p>This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>The Salary for this position generally ranges between $105K - $130K annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.</p> <p>Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.</p> <p>This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.</p> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.</p> <p>Compensation Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive Pay</p> </li><li> <p>Bonus for Eligible Employees</p> </li></ul> <p>Benefits Package</p> <ul> <li> <p>Pension Plan</p> </li><li> <p>401k Match</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Stock Purchase Plan</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition Reimbursement</p> </li><li> <p>Disability Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Medical Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Dental Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Vision Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Discounts</p> </li><li> <p>Career Training & Development Opportunities</p> </li></ul> <p>Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.</p> </li><li> <p>Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).</p> </li><li> <p>Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars</p> </li><li> <p>Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.</p> </li><li> <p>Adoption Assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program</p> </li><li> <p>Back-Up Care Program</p> </li><li> <p>PTO for Volunteer Hours</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Matching Gifts Program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Resource Groups</p> </li><li> <p>Inclusion and Diversity Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Recognition Program</p> </li><li> <p>Referral Bonus Programs</p> </li></ul> <p>Inclusion & Diversity</p> <p>We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.</p> <p>To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.</p> <p>Giving Back</p> <p>We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.</p> <p>Transamerica's Parent Company</p> <p>Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.</p> <ul> <li>As of December 31, 2023 </li></ul>