Information Security Engineer

Charlotte, NC, United States

Description COMPANY

Allspring is a leading asset management firm with close to $600 billion of assets under management, 24 offices globally, and specialized investment teams supported by more than 480 investment professionals. Allspring and our investment teams provide a broad range of differentiated products and solutions to help our diverse range of clients meet their investment objectives. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals.

With a rich and established history in the asset management industry, Allspring is now a "start-up at scale" having spun off from Wells Fargo and acquired by and in November 2021. The new name, Allspring Global Investments, reflects our commitment to renewal, growth, and meaningful client outcomes. With decades of trusted expertise propelling us forward, we're a company staying true to our core investment roots while reinventing ourselves to offer today's investors a fresh perspective.

POSITION

Allspring is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join the Allspring Information Security team. This new role will be based in the US and be responsible for a series of infrastructure-related projects with a security-first mindset that enables operability, scale, and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as hands-on expert and builder for security technologies and controls with performance, operability and scale in mind

Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across all aspects of security, with particular expertise in at least one of the following areas: incident response, identity and access management (Active Directory and ideally, Sailpoint), application security, threat and vulnerability management, Microsoft security (Azure, AD)

Ability to work in a multi-cloud environment (AWS and Azure).

Act as internal expert to technology and business groups, enabling and supporting the adoption of cutting-edge front-end technologies

Build strong relationships with developers, technology teams, solution teams and business application owners

Form, implement, and enforce industry best practices.

Develop and implement new innovative and differentiating cloud technologies,

Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, technology teams, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or higher MIS, CS or other technology related field

5+ years of information security experience, preferably in Financial Services, Technology, or related field

Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines with limited supervision

Proven strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective influencing and consensus-building skills

Strategic focus on problem-solving

Strong teaching and mentoring skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Position may require occasional travel outside of primary work location

Proven experience working effectively in heavily distributed environment

Consulting experience is a plus

Exhibited experience with maintaining strong documentation

Experience with the ability to transfer knowledge to key members of the team and act as a value-added resource

Proven experience of being on-call for support and maintenance issues; able to troubleshoot independently

Ability to interact confidently with counterparts at all levels within the firm

Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability collaborate with teams spanning a range of locations

Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000

Salary Range for NYC and California candidates only.Actual based may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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