Security Analyst at Assurant

Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires Autonomous City, Argentina

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Basic understanding of IAM concepts (Authentication vs. Authorization, Identity lifecycle including onboarding/offboarding/role changes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC))
Directory Services knowledge (Active Directory (AD) and LDAP basics, User and group management)
Familiarity with IAM tools (Exposure to platforms like Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, or CyberArk)
Knowledge of authentication protocols (Introductory knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
Basic scripting skills (PowerShell or Python for automating simple IAM tasks)

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security solutions aligned with Assurant’s Information Security Policies and Standards
Provide support for technologies across applications, infrastructure, and endpoint security
Identify, assess, and remediate hardware/software vulnerabilities, and drive mitigation efforts
Uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise information systems
Develop and recommend security practices to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of sensitive data
Measure, analyze, and report compliance with security policies and standards to leadership
Collect and report security metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support continuous improvement
Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory mandates to maintain a well-rounded security knowledge base

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

IAMActive DirectoryLDAPOktaAzure ADPing IdentityRBACAuthenticationAuthorizationVulnerability RemediationIncident ResponseThreat Detection

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for this Cybersecurity Engineer role?

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Is this Cybersecurity Engineer position remote or does it require office work?

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What skills are required for the Cybersecurity Engineer position?

Required skills include basic understanding of IAM concepts like authentication vs. authorization and RBAC, knowledge of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP, familiarity with IAM tools like Okta or Azure AD, introductory knowledge of authentication protocols like SAML and OAuth 2.0, and basic scripting in PowerShell or Python.

What is the company culture like at Assurant for this role?

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What makes a strong candidate for the Cybersecurity Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have a basic understanding of IAM concepts, directory services knowledge, familiarity with IAM tools, knowledge of authentication protocols, and basic scripting skills in PowerShell or Python to support security automation tasks.

Assurant

Provides risk management and insurance solutions

About Assurant

Assurant provides risk management solutions that focus on protecting major consumer purchases, particularly in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology. The company offers insurance products and extended service contracts that help consumers safeguard their investments in high-value items. When a product is damaged or malfunctions, Assurant also provides repair services to restore it efficiently. This approach helps clients minimize financial losses from unexpected events. Assurant generates revenue through the sale of insurance policies, service contracts, and repair services. Unlike many competitors, Assurant emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate culture, which enhances its ability to serve a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to support consumers and businesses in maintaining their day-to-day operations while protecting their investments.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1892Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Security Analyst at Assurant

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Assurant

About Assurant

Benefits

Health Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Integration challenges from acquiring iSmash may affect operational efficiency.

Regulatory scrutiny from acquiring American Lease Insurance could pose compliance challenges.

Cultural clashes from acquiring American Financial & Automotive Services may impact operations.

Differentiation

Assurant specializes in risk management for mobile devices and electronics globally.

The company offers insurance, service contracts, and repair services for high-value items.

Assurant's DEI commitment fosters innovation and enhances customer understanding.

Upsides

Increased demand for mobile device insurance due to remote work trends.

5G expansion drives demand for new devices and related insurance products.

Acquisition of iSmash enhances Assurant's tech repair service capabilities.

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