IT Security Engineer

Auto-Owners Insurance; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance, located in Michigan, seeks an IT Security Engineer to enhance IT security compliance and address cybersecurity risks. The successful candidate will work alongside an enthusiastic team, communicating threats and maintaining security protocols.

This position requires initial in-person training with a hybrid work model, offering up to three work-from-home days per week. Benefits include a competitive salary, matched 401(k), and a fully-funded pension plan.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred, or relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of security engineering, server, network, and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Enforce corporate IT security compliance.
• Administer and troubleshoot security products.
• Monitor and advise on IT security issues.

Skills

Strong initiative

Motivation

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Four-year college degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Security tools proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Our IT Security Division seeks a motivated individual to join as an IT Security Engineer. The role focuses on reducing IT Security risk and responding to incidents for the company and its affiliates. The position requires initial in‑person training and offers up to three work‑from‑home days per week, with the ability to work at the Lansing or Grand Rapids, Michigan offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an environment of IT security compliance by enforcing corporate policies and facilitating corporate practices to uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our infrastructure.
• Comprehend, write, and maintain department procedures and documentation.
• Administer, upgrade, and troubleshoot security products and applications.
• Research and recommend mitigation controls for cybersecurity risks in alignment with company and industry best practices.
• Monitor and advise on IT security issues related to the company’s and affiliates’ systems to ensure internal controls are operating as intended.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Four‑year college degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (preferred). Candidates without a four‑year degree but with several years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong initiative, motivation, and ability to communicate current cybersecurity threats and their relevance to the company.
• Knowledge or ability to learn security engineering, server security, network security, cloud security, AI security, authentication methods, encryption protocols, and application security.
• Proficiency with security tools and development techniques required for the role.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and effective communication.
• Documenting concepts and skills for future reference and participation in meetings.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully‑funded pension plan (once vested), bonus programs, generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto‑Owners Insurance is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state, or local law.

Eligibility: Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.