Nationwide Insurance

Specialist, Cybersecurity (Full Stack)

Nationwide Insurance$95K — $177K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in full stack engineering
  • Deep expertise in Angular, with strong skills in Java/Spring Boot and Python
  • Proven track record of building production web applications and APIs
  • Strong understanding of frontend architecture and secure application practices
  • Experience with AWS aligned delivery and CI/CD processes
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development techniques
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and operate user-facing applications and supporting services for secure digital experiences
  • Own frontend implementation and backend service integration using Angular and Java/Spring Boot
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and architectural teams to ensure usability and security of applications
  • Implement AI-assisted development practices to enhance coding efficiency
  • Integrate applications with enterprise systems following established governance and delivery standards
  • Instrument applications with monitoring tools to enhance observability
  • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues to improve application quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and both short and long-term disability coverage
  • Minimum of 18 days paid time off annually, pro-rated by hire date
  • Nine paid holidays and additional paid time off for Wellness and Inclusion activities
  • 401(k) plan with company match and a company-funded pension plan
  • Casual dress code and flexible working conditions
Full Job Description

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

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Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Cyber Operations professional, you'll be on the front line, protecting Nationwide's members and data! You will be immersed with incident response, cyber strategy and guidance, defense optimization and scanning and exploitation. We'll count on you to provide enterprise services in forensic investigation, attack and penetration, vulnerability scanning and response, cyber defense, security intelligence, security operations and infrastructure risk management.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:   

  • Responds to cyber incidents using industry recognized methodology, e.g., PICERL (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery and Lessons Learned).

  • Creates uplift of cyber security detection and alerts for ongoing prevention of threats.

  • Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

  • Implements automation and orchestration for the enrichment and handling of cyber security events.

  • Supports vulnerability management via tools and processes and proactively identify vulnerabilities in the environment.

  • Assists in the planning and execution of team activities to enrich detection and prevention controls.

  • Participates in proactive cyber activity (purple teaming, threat hunting, red teaming, etc.) and expands awareness across all aspects of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

  • Identifies critical log sources and system events used for creation and tuning of cyber security detections.

  • Maintains awareness of the cyber threat landscape to assist with the evaluation, enrichment and dissemination for action to protect Nationwide members and environment.

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.   

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.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

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About Nationwide Insurance

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company & Affiliated Companies is a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide has grown from a small mutual auto insurer owned by policyholders to one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, with more than $158 billion in statutory assets.

Nationwide Insurance Careers

Join the Nationwide Insurance team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As one of the leading insurance and financial services providers, Nationwide offers unparalleled job opportunities that foster professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Nationwide Insurance, you’ll contribute to projects that impact lives and help communities thrive. You’ll work alongside a team of experts dedicated to upholding the highest standards in insurance and financial services. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, driving us to achieve excellence in everything we do. Nationwide Insurance is not just about insurance; it’s about fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation. With a variety of career paths available, from customer service to claims management, each position offers the chance to make a significant impact. Join Our Market-Leading Team Nationwide Insurance is home to some of the most dedicated professionals in the industry. Our team benefits from leadership that is committed to personal and professional development, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity for career advancement and skill enhancement. Innovate with Us Embrace the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. Nationwide’s commitment to innovation means constantly seeking out new ways to improve our services and processes, benefiting both our customers and our team members. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Nationwide Insurance through our internship programs or dive straight into a fulfilling career with vast employment opportunities. We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals ready to make a difference in the insurance industry. Diversity and Inclusion At Nationwide, diversity and inclusion are more than just words—they are principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. We offer diversity training and resources that promote an inclusive workplace. Benefits and Culture Nationwide Insurance is committed to supporting our team members’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture encourages networking, mentorship, and community involvement. Career Development Invest in your future with Nationwide Insurance’s career development programs. From resume and interview workshops to advanced leadership training, we provide the tools to help you succeed and advance within the company. Stay Connected Join Our Team Explore the various positions available at Nationwide Insurance that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for new talent to join our professional network. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work at Nationwide Insurance. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and the latest news tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Nationwide Insurance. Join Nationwide Insurance today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
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