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Senior AI Security Engineer II

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Principal Financial Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, AI Engineer, Systems Engineer, Data Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 141000 - 213000 USD Yearly USD 141000.00 213000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Senior AI Security Engineer II to join our Information Security & Risk team. In this role, you’ll partner with ISR leaders and teams to assess workflows, identify automation opportunities, and design, build and deliver AI-enabled solutions that improve how security work gets done. You’ll start with Identity & Access Management (IAM) and later expand across all ISR teams.

You’ll

have the opportunity to
  • Partner with security and technology leaders to identify high-impact opportunities, acting as a hands-on technical expert who designs and delivers end-to-end AI and automation solutions—initially focused on IAM and expanding across ISR.
  • Design, build, and maintain security automation across cloud and enterprise environments, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and APIs to improve response speed, auditability, and operational resilience.
  • Apply policy-as-code, automated control enforcement, and AI-enabled remediation patterns to support secure baselines, continuous compliance, and alignment with security, risk, and regulatory expectations.
  • Collaborate across ISR and decentralized teams to understand systems and workflows, driving security outcomes through strong partnerships and influence without formal authority.
  • Leverage advanced AI techniques (including agentic AI where appropriate) to enhance security operations while maintaining responsible use and oversight.
  • Contribute to architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical standards, helping shape how ISR adopts and scales AI and automation over time.
Who You Are
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in security, technology, or engineering.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and operating AI-enabled and automation solutions end-to-end, including exposure to advanced or agentic AI and AI-enabled security capabilities such as anomaly detection, UEBA, or automated remediation.
  • Comfortable building new capabilities and operating in evolving environments.
  • Able to navigate ambiguity and help define direction in partnership with leaders and teams.
  • Collaborative, consultative problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity, build alignment, and deliver results across multiple teams.
  • Curious, adaptable, and motivated to continuously learn as AI, automation, and security technologies evolve.
  • Able to collaborate across teams and partners, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, and influence outcomes without formal authority.
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
  • Experience applying AI responsibly within security workflows, balancing innovation with risk awareness through appropriate governance, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop practices.
  • Background in information security, with IAM experience.
  • Experience applying automation and AI in regulated environments, translating security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOX, PCI) into automated, repeatable technical controls.
  • Experience contributing as a senior technical partner through design input, technical guidance, and code reviews.
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 (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$141,000 – $213,000 / year

Salary Details

The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience.

  • Senior Info Security Engineer II: $141,000 – $191,000 / year
  • Senior Info Security Engineer III: $157,000 – $213,000 / year
Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO)…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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