Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Alight Solutions
while working closely with fellow Solutions Architects within the network services team to transform to Net Dev Ops practices. You will use tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git/Git Hub to design and implement Network Infrastructure as code for their aligned technologies, across a hybrid multi-cloud environment and participate in Agile operation processes.
The Solutions Architect - Application Security & Delivery role is critical to our organization's Network Services strategy. This position is responsible for evaluating, designing, implementing, and optimizing secure and efficient application delivery solutions. You will play a vital role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity,
and availability of the network services consumed by our critical applications and services. US Citizenship requirements- as this role supports services provided to the federal government and/or a federal government contractor, proof will be required to verify US citizenship status at time of hire.
Key Responsibilities: Application Security and Delivery Solutions Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement application security and delivery solutions that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical applications and services. Web Application (WAF) and API Protection (WAAP): Implement and manage WAAP solutions to safeguard web
applications and APIs from threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain security policies and rules.
Operational Experience: Provide Tier 3 operational support of F5 load balancers and other relevant network infrastructure components. Provide Tier 3 operational support for cloud-based services on AWS and Azure and to architect and optimize secure solutions on their platforms. Net Dev Ops Implementation: Help drive adoption of Net Dev Ops practices to automate network provisioning, configuration, and management. Ensure network changes are version-controlled and follow best practices. Network Infrastructure as Code: Apply modern networking concepts to define, manage, and orchestrate network resources programmatically, ensuring scalability and agility.
Utilize Terraform to define and manage network infrastructure as code, enabling infrastructure provisioning and configuration through code repositories. Automation: Develop automation to streamline network and application deployment, configuration, and maintenance tasks. Scripting and Development: Build custom scripts and tools to support various automation tasks, data analysis, and integration of security solutions. Version Control: Utilize Git and Git Hub for version control and collaboration on code repositories, infrastructure configurations, and automation scripts.
Agile Operations: Collaborate with other Agile teams to align network and security operations with Agile methodologies, allowing for rapid response to changing business needs. Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integration: Architect CDN solutions to optimize content delivery, reduce latency, and ensure CDN configurations align with network and security best practices. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. Or equivalent work experience. Proven and minimum of 7 years of experience as an Application Security and Delivery Solutions Architect or a similar role.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Design, Implementation, and Operational experience with F5 Big IP modules - LTM, GTM, AWAF AWS services - ELB, WAF Azure services - Application Gateways, Load Balancers, WAF Deep knowledge of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and API Protection (WAAP) solutions and best practices. Experience with Net Dev Ops practices and automation tools. Experience with Agile operations and a willingness to work in an Agile environment. Experience with Git and Git Hub for version control and collaboration.
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning. Scripting skills in Python for automation and tool development. Experience with Git and Git Hub for version control and collaboration. Expertise in CDN technologies and their integration into application delivery strategies. Excellent Documentation skills - configuration standards and procedures, and diagrams Relevant certifications (e. g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)) are a plus.
Our story At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to " Be Alight. " Our Values: Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs. Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives. Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others. It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work. Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight. Learn more at careers.Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and " Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies.
Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. Diversity Policy Statement Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on interaction, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.
In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
#LI-Remote p&tjobs We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Pay Transparency Statement: Alight takes into consideration a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography when determining an offer for a successful employment candidate, and Alight does so on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis.
Therefore, an offer may fall anywhere between the estimated minimum base salary for this role of $135,600.00/year (for full time employees) and the estimated maximum base salary for this role of $196,200.00/year (for full time employees). In addition to a base salary, this position may be eligible for a bonus and/or other incentive plans. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: careers. /us/en/alight-us-benefits-2023DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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