Sr. Security Engineer

F&G

F&G offers life insurance and annuities to help you plan and protect your future. We value collaboration, authenticity, dynamics and empowerment.

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The Sr. Security Engineer will analyze and make recommendations to improve network, system and application architectures. This role will assist in the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures and standards and assist in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. This senior level role will help determine how security controls should be designed and integrated and define and design security controls to meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Research, design, and implement cyber security solutions for organization systems and products that comply with all applicable regulations, security policies and standards
Conduct network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls and host-based security systems
Conduct log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources
Work with security information and event management (SIEM ) to manage/tune the system, create/manage the detection content and actively watch for alerts
Correlate network, cloud

and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use
Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of incidents
Provide users with incident response support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and facilitating forensics analysis when necessary
Perform security standards testing against IT Assets before implementation to ensure security
Prepares material (reports, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.) on Information Security to help develop scenarios, response procedures, and to enable informed decision-making
Participate in the evaluation of products, services, and/or procedures
Analyze underlying trends and action plans associated with Information Security and other domains
Work with IT and internal and external business partners to ensure that security is factored in the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration process of hardware and software
Analyze and make recommendations to improve network, system and application architectures
Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment
Experience & Education Requirements
Associate's Degree in Information Security or equivalent experience
4-7 years of experience in Information Security
Experience with information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, DMZs, encryption)
Experience conducting assessments of the application's security design for the appropriate security controls
Experience applying cybersecurity and privacy principles
Experience in Information Security, compliance, assurance, and/or other security standard methodologies and principles
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
CISSP, ITIL, and/or GIAC certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
Dedicated work ethic
Strong work prioritization and planning skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal
Other Requirements
Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact ***.
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
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