What You'll Do:

Were looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our Threat Intelligence Security team. In this role, youll have the chance to help mature our threat intelligence service to support operational and tactical decision-making across the organization. Members of this team are highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate about cyber defense.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Perform day-to-day threat intelligence operations, including source collection/management of threat intel, analysis and production of intelligence, dissemination of intelligence, and threat hunting
• Contribute to the strategy and design of the threat intelligence service
• Provide intelligence support during incident response activities, and directly assist with significant incidents
• Produce threat analysis reports, briefings, and actionable insights for the security operation center
• Develop and maintain methodology to track adversaries targeting our organization and industry
• Prepare and deliver internal threat intelligence reports, briefings about threat actors, TTPs, and external threats to internal teams and leadership on changes to the cyber threat landscape
• Collect information on threats to the organization through communication with other partner institutions, mailing lists, open-source news, and industry partnerships
• Leverage an intrusion framework, such as Kill Chain or Diamond, to develop a rich portfolio of threat actors tactics and activity that will support the ongoing improvement of cyber defenses

Operating 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 more than 140 years.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 4 years of professional technology experience with a preference in threat intelligence
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tooling, reporting, intelligence enrichment and integration processes
• Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, or other intelligence frameworks
• Experience with analyzing and interpreting data from various sources, documenting the results and providing meaningful analysis reports and briefings
• Ability to communicate/interact with various audiences, including senior leaders
• Proven knowledge of common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Self-motivated, analytical, and resourceful

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Professional threat Intelligence experience
• Experience driving innovation, continuous improvement mindset, and maturing threat intelligence offerings
• Ability to create reports, actionable intelligence, and threat insights

Salary Range Information:
Salary 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:
$95200 - $182400 / year
Time Off Program:
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees dont accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible:
Yes
Additional Information:

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). Youll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Job level

Well consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants 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 and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, youll 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 Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, were imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window:
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Date First Posted (TTF):
4/25/2024
Latest Post Date: Careers - US:
4/25/2024

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