Information Security Engineer

Job Description

This position strengthens the Bank’s cybersecurity posture across hybrid environments by designing and implementing secure architectures, advising leaders on risk, and serving as a subject matter expert. This role requires deep knowledge of security architecture frameworks, technical risk management, cloud security, secure system design, and regulatory compliance.

• Support and evolve the Bank’s information security strategy
• Architect, design and deploy solutions across on‑premise and cloud environments
• Lead the secure enablement of enterprise AI security systems and integrations
• Design and implement security controls for AI tools
• Operate and mature vulnerability management processes
• Monitor and investigate security events and incidents
• Provide advanced technical support and guide junior staff
• Advise leaders on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies
• Deliver security training and awareness

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Eight to ten years of information security or closely-related professional experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent cloud security certification.
• Certified Information Security Architect (SABSA SCF or equivalent) preferred.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent certification preferred.
• Advanced understanding of secure networking concepts (e.g., Zero Trust, segmentation, SD-WAN).
• Working knowledge of industry standards regarding security devices and procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a highly-regulated environment.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
• Summer hours
• Onsite café

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Work Location Flex Day | Business partners may work from an alternative location one day per week.
• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

WHO WE ARE FHLBank Topeka promotes affordable housing and home ownership by offering wholesale products and services to our more than 650 member financial institutions. Additionally, 15% of our annual income goes back into communities. We offer a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, opportunities for growth and development an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan, student loan repayment assistance and much more.

WHAT WE DO FHLBank Topeka provides liquidity, funding and expertise for members throughout Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Our members turn to us as their first choice funder and partner with us to build their communities in the four-state region.

FHLBANK TOPEKA EEO POLICY FHLBank Topeka is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression, or marital status.