Security -Sr Security Operations Engineer
Security Operations Engineer / Sr.
Risk Division | WoodmenLife
Location: Hybrid (Omaha, NE) Reports To: Manager Security Operations PLEASE NOTE: WoodmenLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume that includes their full name, current residential address, email address, and phone number. Resumes that do not contain all required contact information will not be considered.
Why You'll Love This Role
WoodmenLife is seeking a Security Operations Engineer or Sr. Security Operations Engineer to help build and advance our modern cybersecurity operations program. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, investigating threats, developing automation, and leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to improve security outcomes.
In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting WoodmenLife's systems, applications, identities, and data. You'll work with modern security technologies, advanced detection platforms, security automation tools, AI-powered workflows, and Identity & Access Management solutions while helping strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
Whether hired at the Engineer or Senior Engineer level, you will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact through threat hunting, incident response, detection engineering, security automation, and identity governance initiatives.
At WoodmenLife, you'll join a collaborative team environment where continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth are encouraged. This role offers multiple career paths within cybersecurity engineering, security operations, identity security, and automation engineering.
About the Team
The Security Operations team is part of the Risk Division and is responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats across the enterprise.
Current strategic initiatives include:
Security automation and orchestration
AI-assisted security operations
Threat detection and response modernization
Identity & Access Management modernization through ConductorOne
Access governance and lifecycle automation
Vulnerability management improvement
Security monitoring and response optimization
Role Summary
The Security Operations Engineer / Sr. Security Operations Engineer is responsible for proactively identifying and responding to cybersecurity threats, validating security controls, improving detection capabilities, and supporting the secure operation of enterprise systems.
This role combines threat hunting, security monitoring, incident response, security engineering, automation development, and identity security. The successful candidate will help design and implement automated workflows, develop security playbooks and runbooks, optimize detection capabilities, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen WoodmenLife's cybersecurity posture.
Candidates hired at the Senior Engineer level will also serve as technical leaders, leading complex investigations, mentoring team members, and driving strategic security initiatives.
What You'll Do
Security Operations & Incident Response
Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise systems and environments.
Perform triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis activities.
Conduct root cause analysis and document incident findings.
Escalate and coordinate response efforts during critical security events.
Continuously improve incident response procedures and operational readiness.
Threat Detection & Threat Hunting
Proactively hunt for emerging threats and suspicious activity.
Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules and alerting capabilities.
Analyze network, cloud, endpoint, application, and identity-related security events.
Leverage threat intelligence and security frameworks to enhance detection effectiveness.
Identify attack patterns and security gaps before they become incidents.
Security Automation & AI Enablement
Develop and maintain security automation workflows and orchestration processes.
Build scripts and integrations using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
Design and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and response workflows.
Leverage AI-powered tools, copilots, and agentic workflows to improve operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation and intelligent process design.
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Support Identity Governance and Administration initiatives.
Manage identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access changes.
Support access reviews, certifications, and governance activities.
Implement and maintain least-privilege access controls.
Partner with stakeholders to strengthen enterprise identity security practices.
Security Engineering & Tool Optimization
Administer and optimize security monitoring and response platforms.
Configure and maintain security detections, alerts, dashboards, and workflows.
Evaluate new technologies and security capabilities.
Support cloud security initiatives and security architecture reviews.
Troubleshoot complex issues involving security tools and integrations.
Vulnerability Management & Security Controls
Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
Validate security controls and response capabilities.
Collaborate with Technology teams to prioritize and address risk.
Identify gaps in security coverage and recommend improvements.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Business Technology, Infrastructure, Compliance, and Engineering teams.
Contribute to security standards, procedures, and best practices.
Participate in security awareness and training initiatives.
Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends.
(Senior Level) Mentor and coach Security Operations team members.
Current Strategic Initiatives
Security Operations Modernization
Security Automation & Orchestration Expansion
AI-Augmented Security Operations
Identity Governance & Administration (ConductorOne)
Automated Provisioning & Deprovisioning
Access Certification & Governance Programs
Threat Hunting Program Enhancement
Cloud Security Maturity Initiatives
Vulnerability Management Optimization
Detection Engineering Improvements
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Security Copilot
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure DevOps
Hunters Security
Cribl
Tenable
Netskope
Tines
Microsoft Power Automate
Python
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Claude AI
SIEM Platforms
EDR/XDR Technologies
Cloud Security Platforms
What You Bring
Security Operations Engineer Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of Security Operations, SOC, Incident Response, or Security Engineering experience.
Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, firewall, and cloud security technologies.
Experience with vulnerability management processes.
Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Understanding of cloud security principles.
Experience with AI-powered security tools, copilots, automation platforms, or agentic workflows.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Sr. Security Operations Engineer Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, or Security Engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex incident investigations.
Experience conducting advanced threat hunting activities.
Experience managing vulnerability remediation programs.
Advanced experience with SIEM platforms, detection engineering, and security analytics.
Strong cloud security knowledge across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
Proficiency with security automation and scripting technologies.
Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership.
Strong understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or related frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as:
CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CEH, Security+,OSCP
Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
Experience with MITRE ATT&CK.
Experience with security automation and orchestration platforms.
Experience with AI-assisted security operations.
Experience supporting regulated or financial-services environments.
Experience with Identity Governance and Administration platforms.
Scope & Impact
Protect critical business systems and sensitive organizational data.
Improve WoodmenLife's ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.
Drive automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency.
Help modernize identity governance and access management capabilities.
Influence security tool optimization and operational strategy.
Support enterprise-wide risk reduction and security maturity efforts.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship at the Senior Engineer level.
Career Growth
This role provides opportunities to advance into:
Security Operations Career Path
Security Operations Engineer
Sr. Security Operations Engineer
Lead Security Operations Engineer
Security Engineering Career Path
Security Product Engineer
Sr. Security Product Engineer
Lead Security Product Engineer
Specialized Security Career Path
Security Automation Engineer
This position offers exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations, AI-enabled security technologies, cloud security initiatives, automation engineering, identity governance, and strategic security transformation projects. Leadership Insight from the Hiring
Manager
"My leadership style is collaborative, servant-oriented, and focused on accountability. I believe in empowering team members with clear expectations, the resources they need to succeed, and the autonomy to take ownership of their work. I foster an environment of continuous learning, open communication, and professional development while providing coaching and support when needed."
WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at:
https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/
As part of WoodmenLife's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen, and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.
WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. We respect every associate's unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences and provides opportunities for growth, leadership, and service.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.