Information Security Engineer

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K matching

Health insurance + telemedicine

PTO & leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym

Summer hours

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka is seeking an experienced cybersecurity architect to strengthen the bank's posture across hybrid environments by designing and implementing secure architectures and advising leaders on risk.

The role requires deep knowledge of security architecture frameworks, cloud security, regulatory compliance, and risk management, with a focus on secure AI enablement and incident response support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Eight to ten years of information security or closely-related professional experience.
• CISSP certification preferred.
• CCSP or equivalent cloud security certification.
• SABSA SCF or equivalent preferred.
• Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent certification preferred.
• Advanced understanding of secure networking concepts (e.g., Zero Trust, segmentation, SD-WAN).
• Working knowledge of industry standards regarding security devices and procedures.
• Experience working in a highly-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and integrate secure, scalable systems using industry frameworks.
• Support and evolve the Bank’s information security strategy.
• Architect, design and deploy solutions across on‑premise and cloud environments.
• Lead the secure enablement of enterprise AI security systems and integrations.
• Design and implement security controls for AI tools.
• Operate and mature vulnerability management processes.
• Monitor and investigate security events and incidents.
• Provide advanced technical support and guide junior staff.
• Advise leaders on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
• Deliver security training and awareness.

Skills

Security architecture frameworks

Technical risk management

Secure networking (Zero Trust, SD-WAN)

Vulnerability management

Regulatory compliance

Security event monitoring & incident调查

Mentoring junior staff

Security training & awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

8–10 years information security experience

CISSP certification preferred

CCSP or cloud security cert preferred

SABSA SCF or equivalent certified preferred

Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent

Tools

CISSP

CCSP

SABSA SCF

Azure Security Engineer Associate

Job description

This position strengthens the Bank’s cybersecurity posture across hybrid environments by designing and implementing secure architectures, advising leaders on risk, and serving as a subject matter expert. This role requires deep knowledge of security architecture frameworks, technical risk management, cloud security, secure system design, and regulatory compliance.

In This Role, You Will

• Architect and integrate secure, scalable systems using industry frameworks
• Support and evolve the Bank’s information security strategy
• Architect, design and deploy solutions across on‑premise and cloud environments
• Lead the secure enablement of enterprise AI security systems and integrations
• Design and implement security controls for AI tools
• Operate and mature vulnerability management processes
• Monitor and investigate security events and incidents
• Provide advanced technical support and guide junior staff
• Advise leaders on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies
• Deliver security training and awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Eight to ten years of information security or closely-related professional experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent cloud security certification.
• Certified Information Security Architect (SABSA SCF or equivalent) preferred.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent certification preferred.
• Advanced understanding of secure networking concepts (e.g., Zero Trust, segmentation, SD-WAN).
• Working knowledge of industry standards regarding security devices and procedures.
• Experience working in a highly-regulated environment.

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
• Summer hours

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Work Location Flex Day | Business partners may work from an alternative location one day per week.
• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.