Pekin Insurance · 11 hours ago
Security Software Engineer III
Pekin, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expPekin Insurance is a supportive and collaborative company that focuses on making a difference in people's lives through insurance services. They are seeking a Security Software Engineer III who will design, build, and maintain secure software and systems, ensuring robust applications through secure coding practices and risk assessments.
Property & Casualty InsuranceInformation TechnologyInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Designs and develops software with security best practices in mind
Implements secure coding standards to prevent vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and buffer overflows
Conducts code reviews to ensure compliance with security guidelines
Identifies potential security threats during the design phase
Performs risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
Develops threat models for applications and systems
Conducts regular security testing (static/dynamic analysis, penetration testing)
Identifies, prioritizes, and remediates vulnerabilities in software and infrastructure
Stays updated on emerging threats and apply patches promptly
Defines and implements secure architecture for applications and systems
Ensures proper authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection mechanisms
Integrates security controls into CI/CD pipelines
Assists in investigating security breaches related to software
Provides root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
Collaborates with security operations teams during incidents
Ensures software meets regulatory and industry compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Maintains documentation for security policies, procedures, and system configurations
Works closely with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to embed security in the SDLC
Provides training and guidance on secure coding practices
Communicates security risks and solutions to stakeholders
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Typically requires 5+ years of industry experience
CISSP(Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
OSCP(Offensive Security Certified Professional)
In-depth ability to work across multiple environments including cloud and on-premises, and multiple operating systems
In-depth ability to use modern web development technologies and techniques (e.g., HTML5, CSS, Java Script, etc.)
In-depth ability to perform design (e.g., prototype, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, interaction design)
In-depth ability to develop solutions for both mobile and desktop
In-depth ability to collaborate with both business and IT stakeholders and develop constructive working relationships with team and non-team members
In-depth ability to use judgment to form conclusions that may challenge conventional wisdom
In-depth ability to consistently apply original thinking to produce new ideas and innovate
In-depth understanding of how components throughout the technology 'stack' interact
In-depth understanding of front and back-end programming languages/tools
In-depth knowledge of continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD), Agile, and automated deployment best practices
In-depth knowledge of databases and database interaction
In-depth knowledge of code versioning tools
In-depth knowledge of use cases for architectural components and how to apply them
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
Paid Volunteer Program
Company
Pekin Insurance
Pekin Insurance provide peace of mind and long-term security for policyholders, shareholders, agents, and employees.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Hanson
Chief Financial Officer
Joel Jackson
SVP & COO
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