Cyber Security Specialist

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, or Scottsdale, Arizona office 2 days (Mondays & Wednesdays) per week. Remote internal associates may also be considered. The Cyber Security Operations Center’s Innovation and Integration (CSOC-INI) team transforms emerging ideas into secure, production-ready capabilities that advance cyber defense. Across agentic solutions, modern application engineering, platform foundations, and security data engineering, we translate complex operational needs into scalable, observable outcomes. This is a high-impact opportunity to build the modern applications that shape how Cyber Security Operations gets work done. In this role, you’ll design and deliver production-ready user experiences and supporting services that connect secure frontend workflows with enterprise APIs, backend services, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities. You’ll work across cyber security, platform, architecture, and engineering teams to create scalable, maintainable, and observable applications that improve usability, accelerate operations, and help define the next generation of digital experiences in the enterprise. Job description Designs, builds, and operates modern user-facing applications and supporting services that enable secure, scalable, and maintainable digital experiences for Cyber Security Operations and adjacent enterprise workflows. Owns frontend implementation, backend service integration, application workflow design, and the engineering patterns needed to deliver production-ready experiences across Angular, Java/Spring Boot, Python, and approved Nationwide AWS golden path technologies. Partners closely with cyber security professionals, platform and operations engineers, solution architects, and data or AI engineering teams to ensure applications are usable, secure, observable, well governed, and aligned to enterprise delivery standards. Requirements Strong full stack engineering skills with deep experience in Angular for frontend development and strong working ability in Java, Spring Boot, and Python Experience building and maintaining production web applications and APIs using enterprise development standards and reusable platform patterns Strong knowledge of frontend architecture, component design, state management, API integration, and secure application development practices Experience building backend services and integration layers that support UI workflows, orchestration, data access, and enterprise system connectivity Familiarity with AI-assisted software development practices, including effective use of coding assistants, prompt-guided development, code review acceleration, and test generation Preference for experience integrating applications with agentic solutions, LLM-backed services, retrieval components, or workflow automation capabilities Experience working within AWS-aligned enterprise delivery patterns, golden path templates, and approved CI/CD, deployment, and operational controls Working knowledge of observability, release practices, production support, and operational readiness for user-facing applications and services Ability to collaborate with architecture, security, platform, and Cyber Security Operations stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Security Operations experience preferred Expectations Build and maintain production-grade frontend applications and supporting services using Angular, Java/Spring Boot, and Python where appropriate for the use case Design intuitive UI workflows that connect reliably to APIs, enterprise systems, and downstream service integrations Implement reusable frontend patterns, shared components, and application structures that align to Nationwide golden path technology and engineering standards Build and maintain backend services that support UI data needs, orchestration logic, integration requirements, and secure access to approved enterprise capabilities Use AI-assisted development techniques responsibly to improve engineering throughput, code quality, documentation, test coverage, and delivery speed Partner with AI, platform, and security teams to integrate applications with agentic workflows, LLM-backed capabilities, and human-in-the-loop experiences when appropriate Instrument applications and services with the right logs, metrics, traces, and health telemetry to support monitoring and production troubleshooting Support secure authentication, authorization, secrets handling, and policy-aligned delivery practices across the application lifecycle Troubleshoot application defects, integration issues, and production incidents quickly, and continuously improve engineering quality, maintainability, and developer experience over time May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships : Reports to Manager, Risk Leader or above. Typical Skills and Experiences Education : Undergraduate studies in cyber security, management information systems, engineering, math, computer science, data analytics or comparable experience and education strongly preferred. Graduate studies in cyber security, computer science or a related field are a plus. License/Certification/Designation : Preferred certifications include: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Handler (GCIH), Digital Forensics Investigation: EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) certification, GIAC Strategic Planning Policy and Leadership (GSTRT), GIAC Security Expert (GSE), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AZ500. Experience : At least three years of experience in technology. Experience in working with operating systems, networking, desktop support, application development, end point security, database management or information security. Successful candidates will have experience configuring and using Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Action oriented and ability to make decisions and recommendations. Aptitude to build partnerships, understand business processes, and set priorities. Solid communication skills. Insurance and/or financial services industry knowledge a plus. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner. Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible) Working Conditions: Hybrid to normal office environment. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. We currently anticipate accepting applications until 08/21/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline. Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. 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