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Principal Security EngineerEmpower Retirement • Greenwood Village, CO, United States
Principal Security Engineer

Principal Security Engineer

Empower Retirement • Greenwood Village, CO, United States
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT / OPT.

The Information Security Principal Engineer is responsible for contributing to, and strengthening, the corporate Information Security program. This is a technical position that requires knowledge of security industry standards, the ability to establish and audit security operational functions, and the ability to provide technical security recommendations and / or solutions. This position develops, updates, documents, and maintains security standards and policies for the organization. This position assists in ensuring that secure computing practices are established and communicated throughout the organization, and that the business is conducted in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. This position also contributes to security due diligence assessments on current and prospective vendors and products

What you will do :

  • Lead major cybersecurity incidents from detection through containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review; including participating in on-call rotation.
  • Serve as the top escalation point for complex, high-severity incidents, ensuring rapid and effective resolution.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize incident response playbooks, runbooks, and escalation procedures.
  • Oversee enterprise-wide monitoring of networks, cloud, and endpoints for threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous activity.
  • Advance detection capabilities using EDR, SIEM, and behavioral analytics aligned with MITRE ATT&CK. Act as subject matter expert on EDR and SIEM.
  • Design and implement automation frameworks (Python, PowerShell, AWS Lambda) to streamline response workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Integrate AI / ML models into security monitoring and response processes for enhanced detection accuracy and prioritization.
  • Conduct forensic investigations and threat hunting to identify root causes and emerging threat patterns.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure, application, and network teams to enforce secure configurations and compliance.
  • Mentor and guide incident response analysts, fostering technical growth and operational excellence.
  • Communicate effectively with executives and technical teams during and after incidents, producing clear reports and recommendations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in detection, response, and prevention strategies to strengthen enterprise security posture.
  • What you will bring :

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Must have CISSP Certification (Current and active)
  • 6+ years of experience in the realms of enterprise cybersecurity at scale
  • 5+ years of experience with EDR, SIEM, email and network security
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud environment security, scripting / coding
  • Extensive knowledge of the incident response process and lifecycle, ability to contribute to policy and procedure.
  • Ability to respond to security alerts / incidents and drive the process start to finish
  • Ability to use generative AI in day-to-day operations as a force multiplier
  • Strong technical written and verbal communication skills, ability to document and present details on incidents
  • Strong analytic skills, able to analyze security incidents for root cause, resolution, lessons learned, and improvements
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across technical and executive teams
  • What will set you apart :

  • Additional certifications (SANS, GIAC, CCSP, AWS, CEH, OSCP, etc)
  • Experience in a DevSecOps environment (Infrastructure as code, Terraform, Git)
  • Experience developing automation frameworks leveraging scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda) to accelerate response workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Experience automating repetitive tasks such as enrichment, correlation, containment.
  • Ability to integrate AI and machine learning models into security monitoring and response workflows to improve detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and prioritize threats.
  • Ability to create AI-driven anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and natural language processing for log analysis, phishing detection, and threat intelligence enrichment.
  • Strong Linux, Windows, Network, Database skills
  • Experience with technical leadership
  • Experience as a security specialist in a regulated IT environment including some combination of SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI
  • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and / or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

    What we offer you

    We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 / year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
  • Base Salary Range

    $135,300.00 - $196,125.00

    The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

    Equal opportunity employer

  • Drug-free workplace
  • We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

  • For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.
  • Job Posting End Date at 12 : 01 am on :

    12-13-2025

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