Experienced Info Security Engineer (Product Owner Role)

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Principal's Information Security Risk team is seeking a Product Owner to drive AI and automation across Cyber Security, Security Governance, Identity & Access Management, and Data Protection. The role partners with security teams to identify high-value opportunities, accelerate their work, and build organizational skills in AI and automation. It serves as a coach and connector rather than owning every automation initiative. Success is measured through reduced risk, time returned to teams, and stronger controls.

The Product Owner helps shape a growing AI and automation capability, works across security, and supports colleagues in adopting new tools and approaches. The position may be considered at different engineering levels based on candidates' skills and experience. Work arrangements may be in-office, hybrid, or remote; remote arrangements are available only to candidates residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, Iowa; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Raleigh, North Carolina. The role offers flexible time off to salaried exempt employees and is pension eligible.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, technology, engineering, or a math-related field, and at least 3 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a product owner or in a similar role, including managing a backlog and setting priorities in an Agile environment.
• Hands-on familiarity with automation or workflow tools such as SOAR, ServiceNow, Power Automate, scripting, or APIs.
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across teams.
• Clear communication skills and ability to make technical topics approachable.

Nice To Haves

• Background in cybersecurity, governance/risk/compliance, identity and access management, or data protection.
• Experience responsibly applying AI or agentic capabilities to real business problems.
• Experience coaching, teaching, or leading adoption of new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Partner with security leaders and teams to identify and prioritize high-impact automation and AI opportunities.
• Teach and coach team members on AI and automation through workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on support.
• Connect teams and share successful approaches to spread effective ideas and avoid duplicated effort.
• Guide the Security Automation team backlog and work with engineers to deliver reusable solutions.
• Measure and communicate results, including time saved, risk reduced, and teams enabled.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried exempt employees; no bank accrual or set number of days.
• Pension eligible.
• Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree