Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Cloud & Identity

About Us

Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Our mission extends beyond insurance and annuities; we strive to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for employees, environmentally sustainable workplaces, and events promoting nonprofits. We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

About the Role

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Cloud & Identity is responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and effective operation of National Life Group’s cloud infrastructure and security platforms. This role supports Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, and Microsoft 365, focusing on identity, privileged access, device management, authentication, and related security controls. The role applies deep cloud-security expertise to address complex challenges, implement security controls, remediate deficiencies, and maintain reliable user access.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, administer, and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure and related cloud services.
• Administer and enhance identity and access management capabilities across Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Implement and maintain privileged access management controls to protect elevated and sensitive access.
• Configure and support authentication and multi-factor authentication controls to strengthen account security.
• Configure, maintain, and support Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies to enforce access requirements.
• Implement and maintain endpoint and device security controls through Microsoft Intune.
• Configure and support security controls within Microsoft 365 to protect enterprise applications, identities, and information.
• Design, implement, and enhance cloud security controls and technical solutions aligned with security requirements, policies, and standards.
• Analyze complex cloud and identity security issues, identify root causes, and implement effective technical solutions.
• Lead assigned areas of technical accountability for cloud and identity security, establishing methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers and junior engineers, reviewing their work for alignment with security standards.
• Lead cross-functional technical initiatives and set short-term goals aligned with department objectives.
• Partner with Security, Infrastructure, application teams, Audit, and other stakeholders to address security requirements and remediate deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, configurations, procedures, and security standards for supported platforms.
• Recommend improvements to security configurations, controls, processes, and technical approaches.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience, or advanced degree and 5+ years of related experience, or 12+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience securing Microsoft Azure cloud environments, including implementing and maintaining cloud security controls.
• Hands-on experience administering and securing Microsoft Entra ID.
• Hands-on experience supporting security capabilities and controls within Microsoft 365.
• Experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls in enterprise environments.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex cloud and identity security issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) technologies, processes, and controls.
• Experience implementing and supporting endpoint and device security controls through Microsoft Intune.
• Experience implementing or supporting privileged access management solutions and controls.
• Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, or security-control assessments and remediation efforts.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical security standards, procedures, and documentation.

AI Proficiency Expectations

At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. All applicants are expected to:

• Leverage approved AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and impact of work.
• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
• Maintain accountability for accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation: Fosters innovation by taking calculated risks and working cooperatively to produce innovative solutions.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and performance goals.
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, and manages emotions and their influence on others.
• Exhibits Critical and Creative Thinking: Engages logic and reasoning to make decisions and develop innovative solutions.
• Leads Change: Facilitates change and transition at individual and team levels.
• Develops Talent: Builds teams equipped for the future through coaching and development.
• Inspires Others: Motivates and influences others by creating an environment where teams can do their best work.

Schedule

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation of being in the office four (4) days per week during core days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The schedule and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $112,500 - $165,000 USD. The final salary may vary based on factors such as prior experience, education, training, market factors, and individual circumstances.

Benefits

Benefits start on day one and are flexible and customizable to meet individual and family needs. The total compensation package may include:

• A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Eligibility to participate in discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to program rules.

National Life reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefit programs at any time.