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# IT Security Engineer - REMOTE from any EST or CST US-based location

- **Company:** CNO Financial Group
- **Location:** Carmel, IN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $89,100.0 - $133,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Firewall, Software as a Service, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, SSL Certificate Management, Computer Networking Systems
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us96d708724a52c0710c0b7154fe9e6508/eaa

## About the Role

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Business or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or related technical discipline.
Exposure to Certificate Management, Cloud Application security tools, endpoint security tools, web application firewalls, certificate management, and/or MFA.
What will set you apart (Preferred experience):
A passion for staying up to date on emerging technologies and industry trends.
Prior experience leveraging AI-driven technologies (AI agents, etc.) to enhance cybersecurity operations.
Strong networking experience
At least one relevant cybersecurity or IT certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent).

## Description

With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people-first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.
CNO Financial Group's IT Team is hiring an IT Security Engineer to maintain, design and implement security tools and technologies for the company. This role monitors and controls the performance and status of all security systems. The role is constantly looking for ways to optimize system resources to enhance the effectiveness and security of the environment.
Core responsibilities and deliverables:
Utilizing software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose problems affecting information security tools and systems providing 2nd and 3rd tier operational support.
Participating in projects as required; analyzing, designing, developing and implementing security solutions which protect the information assets while enabling business functionality.
Providing information security expertise and consulting to internal IT, Business staff and stakeholders.
Performing product and solution life cycle management ensuring capacity, integrity and availability of all security systems.
Aligning technologies to support overall CNO's strategy and information security framework.
Planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining security-related technologies.
Ensuring new and existing products conform to information security policies, standards, and best practices.
Conducting research on emerging technologies in support of enterprise operations.
Reviewing new and existing system designs for compliance with security standards and best practices.
What you'll need (Minimum requirements)


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