Systems/Application Security Analyst, Sr. jobs in Des Moines, IA

We’re looking for a Senior Info Security Engineer to join our Information Security and Risk team. In this role, you’ll serve as a liaison between Principal’s Retirement and Income Solutions (RIS) business and the Corporate Information Security team and will report to the RIS Business Information Security Officer.

RIS has many distinct business units each with unique products, services, vendors, customers and regulators. This is a fast-paced team combating real-world problems including exposure to all aspects of security (ex. incident management, customer security inquiries, regulations, audit, access control, data loss prevention, secure software, and more).

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Focus on the DevOps Secure team to influence and implement upon information security related strategies
• Provide research and analysis related to application vulnerability resolution, resolving OWASP top 10 static analysis findings
• Partner on architecture risk assessments, acceptations to security policy and work with engineering teams to remediate acceptations, build remediation plans
• Participate in pair programming and/or be able to handle complex tasks with limited direction
• Learn or bolster existing information security knowledge. Opportunities for pursuing information security certifications are available and recommended
• Participate and collaborate in various forums (like daily huddle and architecture risk assessments) identifying concerns (risks) and/or insights
• Perform research gathering, collaboration, and/or support efforts for security events/incidents

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

• Bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience
• 6 years of information security engineering experience
• Cloud security experience
• Security tooling experience including SAST, SCA, CASB
• Experience providing application consulting related to security vulnerability remediation
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Fortify, Bitbucket, Service-Now, Jira, Git-Hub, Archer (GRC Tool), SharePoint, Confluence, Java, .NET, Docker, Python, Go, NodeJs, Infrastructure as code
• Ability to lead design and implementation of security automation
• Good communication and organization skills, including the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners, customers, regulators, suppliers, and leadership

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience working in the financial services and/or insurance industry preferred
• CISSP, CRISC certifications
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 Framework
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguity

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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