Senior Python Developer - Cybersecurity & Automation

Security Engineer Lead Consultant (Python Developer)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, and security tool development. This role is primarily hands-on, involving the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced security architectures and automation pipelines. The engineer will work closely with the Manager of Fusion Tools and collaborate with global stakeholders to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

The Allstate Information Security (AIS) organization is responsible for managing cybersecurity across Allstate. This includes Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Access Management, Network Security, and Threat Response Services. AIS ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Allstate’s systems and data.

This position is part of the Automation Enablement team within the Global Security Fusion Center. As a Service Consultant, you will focus on improving service delivery by partnering with incident response, threat intelligence, and other security teams to identify automation opportunities. You will develop solutions that enhance response capabilities, streamline repeatable tasks, and strengthen integration between service areas and their internal customers.
This role reports to the Manager of Automation Enablement.

Key Responsibilities – What You Will Be Doing

• Lead collaboration efforts with product owners and stakeholders to define user stories and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions using industry best practices and modern technologies.

• Drive project execution by managing timelines, proactively addressing challenges, and contributing both independently and as a senior member of cross-functional teams.

• Develop secure, maintainable, and high-performance code that meets all functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and quality standards.

• Deliver enterprise-grade software solutions in compliance with established release and change management protocols.

• Perform advanced automation and web development across multiple languages and platforms, providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers as needed.

• Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines, integrating source control, automated testing, and deployment workflows for both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

 

Desirable Criteria – These criteria may be used where we have a high number of applicants

Required Qualifications:

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104)

• Proficiency in Python programming

• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel/Defender, IBM Resilient, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, or Splunk Phantom

• Strong understanding of software design patterns and supply chain security considerations

• Working knowledge of cryptographic libraries and their practical application

• Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols including Single Sign-On (SSO), OAuth2 (OIDC), SAML, and JWT

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification (AZ-305)

• Experience in cybersecurity disciplines such as threat intelligence, vulnerability management, penetration testing, or incident response

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java certification

• Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Security+)

• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes

 

Essential Criteria

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet each of the following requirements in their application. Only those who meet all criteria will be considered for the next stage of the selection process.

• Proven record of strong attendance and a clean disciplinary history

• Previous end-of-year performance rating of 3 or 4*

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing applications using Python, Java, Spring, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL databases

• Demonstrated expertise in building single-page applications (SPAs) using frameworks such as Angular or React/Redux, along with Bootstrap and other modern styling libraries

• Experience designing and implementing RESTful services, microservices, and scalable software solutions

• Solid understanding of secure coding practices

• Advanced user-level proficiency in both Windows and Linux server environments

• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker or Podman)

• Proficiency in using build tools such as Gradle and Maven

• Experience with DevOps platforms and tools such as Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, or Terraform

 

Primary Skills

Information Security Engineering, IT Security Operations, Risk Management, Security Tools, Stakeholder Engagement

Shift Time

Recruiter Info

Yateesh B Gybgaa@allstate.com

About Allstate

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.

Learn more about Allstate India here.

Experience Level

Senior Level