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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in relation to industry best practices and provide support to the application of security frameworks and regulatory standards such as NIST CFS
• Gather and analyze data, draft reports, and create departmental, project, key indicator, and dashboard materials. Build strong working relationships with peers and key stakeholders, including business partners, legal, internal audit, risk, and technology specialists.
• Review security vulnerabilities across diverse technologies and rapid changing environments including on premise and cloud infrastructure. Supports the analysis, implementation, and management of administrative, technical and physical safeguards to ensure the privacy and protection of company information and supporting technology and services
• Support application security activities by assisting with secure SDLC practices, static and dynamic application security testing, vulnerability validation, remediation tracking, and coordination with development and technology teams to reduce application risk.
• Assist in the research, development and implementation of information security initiatives, such as policy, program, process, procedural and technology improvements and solutions
• Enhance and automate the vulnerability management lifecycle, including intake, prioritization, remediation tracking, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Serve as an application security ambassador by promoting secure coding practices, helping employees and contractors understand their role in reducing application risk, and providing practical guidance on secure SDLC requirements, vulnerability identification, testing expectations, remediation activities, and safe handling of application data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Computer Science, MIS, Auditing, Finance, or Business or equivalent education and experience required. 1 to 3 years of cyber security engineering work experience required.
• Experience with one or more application security domain areas, including secure coding, security within the SDLC, application threat modeling, static and dynamic application security testing, software composition analysis, API security, web application firewalls (WAF), container security, vulnerability validation and remediation, application data protection, and alignment with applicable security standards and control frameworks.
• Knowledge of applicable control frameworks such as: NIST CSF
• Certifications desirable - OSCP, CISSP, CEH and/or CompTIA Security+/CySA/CASP+.
• Strong foundation in core security technologies and advanced persistent threat (APT) controls, including SIEM, endpoint security platforms, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, data loss prevention, syslog servers, vulnerability scanners, web application firewalls, threat intelligence feeds, digital forensics, and application allowlisting.
• Security in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 2-3 years of related work experience with application security
• Working knowledge of one or more vulnerability management systems including Rapid7, ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR), Synk, CrowdStrike, etc.
• Hands-on experience with application security, dynamic scanning, static scanning, and container security
• Experience with systems such as ServiceNow, JIRA or equivalent
• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English
• Strong background in creating and automating vulnerability reports and dashboards including trending and graphing data

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications desirable - OSCP, CISSP, CEH and/or CompTIA Security+/CySA/CASP+.
• Experience in Insurance, Financial Services or other Fin-Tech Industries
• Preference given to candidates with Transamerica products, systems and/or domain knowledge

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Occasional Travel <10%
• International travel may be required

Compensation:

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $70,000 - $84,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

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.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in our Denver or Cedar Rapids hub location. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Enterprise Technology is a global Aegon/Transamerica organization that enables the business to move quickly and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients, while keeping their information safe and secure.

With more than 1,000 employees across the UK, US, Netherlands, Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong, Enterprise Technology is a diverse, global team. Our experts work across areas such as application development, information security, infrastructure, data & analytics, risk & controls, program management, and architecture. We offer a wide range of career opportunities and are committed to supporting employee development.

Curiosity is the quality we value most. Much of our work involves solving complex problems, applying knowledge in new ways, and continuously improving how we operate. As technology evolves rapidly, we look for inquisitive people who are confident challenging the status quo and helping us drive change.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023