Sr. IT Security Engineer

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in one of the following locations: Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; or Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior IT Security Engineer to help protect enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure. This role is ideal for a seasoned security professional who can design and implement controls, respond to threats, and partner across IT and the business to strengthen our security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and security investigations across endpoints, servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud environments
• Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls to protect data, reduce risk, and align with cybersecurity best practices and frameworks
• Own and enhance monitoring, detection, and incident response processes—triaging alerts, coordinating containment/eradication, and driving lessons learned
• Engineer and operationalize security tooling
• Drive vulnerability management activities including identification, prioritization, remediation coordination, and verification
• Lead or significantly contribute to vendor risk management activities, security assessments, and third-party control validation
• Support compliance initiatives and security standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT security engineering, security operations, or a closely related role
• Strong knowledge of security principles, common frameworks and practical risk reduction techniques
• Hands-on experience with modern security tools and technologies, vulnerability management and network security controls

Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Azure/AWS security certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid company holiday schedule
• Comprehensive benefits from day one:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life, Long-Term Disability
  • Company Match 401(k)
  • HSA
  • FSA
• Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility and Family Planning Assistance, Pet Insurance, Retail Discount Programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Support of healthy lifestyles through a wellness program including gym subsidies
• Scholarships for dependents of Great West employees
• Tuition reimbursement for current employees
• Company paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development

About the Company

At Great West, an Old Republic Company, we are dedicated to serving the people and businesses that keep America moving. As one of the nation's leading providers of insurance solutions for the trucking industry, we partner with drivers, fleets, agents, and customers to deliver exceptional service, innovative solutions, and trusted expertise. Our success is built on the strength of our employees, with more than 1,200 professionals working across the country who are committed to integrity, collaboration, and making a difference every day.

We believe that great people build great companies. That's why we foster a culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're helping customers, supporting business operations, or supporting your team, your contributions matter.