Experienced Information Security Engineer, Product Owner

Job overview

The Experienced Information Security Engineer, Product Owner role offers in-office, hybrid, or remote arrangements; remote eligibility is limited to people residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC. Compensation is $104,400–$191,000 per year. The role supports Principal Financial Group’s Information Security Risk team. The product owner helps security teams identify and prioritize automation and AI opportunities, build reusable solutions, and develop organizational capability. By guiding the backlog, coaching teams, and measuring outcomes, the role supports stronger controls, reduced risk, and more efficient security work.

What you'll do

• Partner with security leaders and teams to identify and prioritize automation and AI opportunities
• teach and coach through workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on support
• connect teams and share effective practices
• guide the Security Automation team backlog and collaborate with engineers on reusable solutions
• measure and communicate time saved, risk reduced, and teams enabled.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information security engineer

product owner

cybersecurity

ai

automation

security governance

identity and access management

data protection

agile backlog

des moines ia

hybrid or remote eligibility

$104,400–$191,000/year

principal financial group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible time off for salaried employees
• pension eligible.

Why this role

Product-owner experience, backlog management, and Agile prioritization are required; the role spans cybersecurity, security governance, identity and access management, and data protection.

About the employer

Principal Financial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.