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What You'll DoOperating 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 over 140 years.With a goal to have 80% of our workloads in the cloud by 2026 , there is an exciting opportunity before us to further modernize our systems to meet the growing needs of our customers.Join a team that's highly motivated and passionate about cyber defense! You will have the opportunity to help us respond to cyber threats working in the Cyber Defense Operations Center on the investigation team. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll use previous experience to successfully investigate, contain and remediate threats including but not limited to malware, phishing and web attacks against our global infrastructure, including Cloud environments. Previous experience performing analysis of security events and incidents, to define root cause and provide resolution is highly preferred.What you’ll be doing:
Day-to-day investigation of Cyber threats
Continuously updating our playbooks as processes and techniques change
Pursue opportunities to automate and or enrich parts of the investigation process
Proactively research emerging threats, threat factors, tactics, techniques, and procedures to aid in the identification of threats to our networks, systems and intellectual property
Use internal and external intelligence to create, analyze or adjust detection methods and capabilities
Who You Are
Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field or equivalent work experience
2+ years technology, security or cyber experience
Experience in cyber security investigations, with an emphasis on analyzing and interpreting data from different sources, detailing the results and providing meaningful analysis resulting in high-quality and consistent investigations
Understands the principles and methods behind investigations from various sources (e.g., phishing reports, IDS/IPS alerts, antivirus alerts)
Attention to detail, having a high degree of accuracy, and ability to maintain confidentiality is needed
Additional preferred technical experience:
Previous SOC or forensics experience
Defense languages (yara, snort, Suricata, etc)
Automation and/or scripting languages (e.g. python)
Creation of detections (snort/suricata/SIEM rules/EDR)
GIAC, GCIH or similar certifications
Interested in understanding cloud environments in relation to cyber security
Salary Range InformationSalary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. 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 for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.Salary Range$63800 - $182400 / yearAdditional InformationWork EnvironmentsThis role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors.Job levelWe’ll consider talent at the next levels with the right experience and skills.Work Authorization/SponsorshipAt this time, we're not considering candidates 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)Investment Code of EthicsFor Principal Global Investors 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 PrincipalWhile our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore ourcore values (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers#core-values) ,benefits (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers#benefits) and whywe’re an exceptional place (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers#reputation) to grow your career.Principal is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.LinkedIn Remote Hashtag#LI-RemoteLinkedIn Hashtag#LI-MB1Job Locations US-IA-Des Moines | US-GA-Atlanta | US-TX-Austin | US-NC-Charlotte | US-TX-Dallas | US-CO-Denver | US-MO-Kansas City | US-WI-Madison | US-MN-Minneapolis | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-CA-San FranciscoPosted Date 10 hours ago (3/23/2023 1:51 PM)Job # 2023-38923Category Engineering & TechnologyEnt Seg CorporateBus Area Information ServicesPos Typ Regular Full-TimeRemote YesFLSA Exempt
