Principal Security Engineer

Job description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk.

Join us as a Principal Security Engineer to play your part in that transformation.

It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.




Make Your Mark

At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims.

The Information Technology (IT) team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently, with the highest standards of excellence.

The team is responsible for shielding the company’s systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals.

Innovation in IT drives innovation across the organization.



How you will create an impact
The Principal Security Engineer will report directly to the Head of Security Engineering.

This role is responsible for building scalable, high-performance security platforms in alignment with AIG’s strategic security objectives.

Additionally, this position will be accountable for technology implementation and delivery for strategic security initiatives across ISO.


The position is responsible for partnering closely with domain technical leads to ensure alignment with business objectives and AIG security strategy.

This involves defining the security engineering technical architecture, talent and staffing strategy, and overall delivery methodology in collaboration with the AIG Security Office leadership team.

Additionally, the role includes coordinating with peers and leaders across AIG IT to manage the security engineering technology stack and coordinate security efforts within AIG security teams.
+ Develop and apply a consistent delivery methodology for creating modern security capabilities efficiently and effectively.
+ Oversee the development, support, and maintenance of an extensive security control portfolio.
+ Lead the development and implementation of security solution architecture and design choices, including defining the overall security technology framework for AIG.
+ Direct enhancements to security engineering delivery.

Modify plans to tackle resource and operational issues directly.
+ Act as a Security Engineering Subject Matter Expert for AIG and its stakeholders.
+ The position is responsible for overseeing security engineers and managers across AIG’s security domains.
+ Cultivate and sustain relationships with executive-level business and information technology partners, while managing strategic vendor partnerships.
+ Act as the primary lead and liaison with the wider AIG IT organization, ensuring consistency with broader initiatives and priorities, including security engineering efforts.
+ Drive team recruiting, training, and talent assessment.
+ Partner with Security Engineering Leaders, providing inspiration and motivation to the Security Engineering organization.

Cultivate trust and alignment as a collaborative and inclusive leader.

Set an example by adopting a global perspective and welcoming diverse viewpoints.
+ Manage complex security projects, ensuring timely execution and collaboration among security engineering, IT, and business teams.


What you need to succeed
+ Experience in both security techniques for protection and counteraction.

Ability to use a threat-informed approach to enhance the effectiveness of security controls.
+ Knowledge of threat intelligence concepts, focusing on a threat-informed approach to security engineering, along with security management, business intelligence, and security design and implementation techniques.
+ Deep knowledge of modern security architectures, including security operations centers (SOC), data protection, threat detection, and response.
+ Skilled in managing service providers to benefit the organization, creating flexible and high-quality partnerships with vendors.
+ Demonstrates the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that business leaders can understand and appreciate the implications of these concepts for strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
+ Skilled in negotiating priorities between technical teams and business stakeholders.
+ Proven program and project management expertise.
+ Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.



Ideal Experience
+ 5-10 years of experience in information security, focusing on threat remediation and engineering.
+ Experience in leading a security team specializing in technology control evaluation and threat assessments
+ Experience in designing controls for complex cloud environments (AWS).
+ Experience implementing security policies and controls framework.
+ Experience in strategic development and implementation, including security and technology.



This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: 2025 Benefits Summary


Ready to accelerate your career?

We would love to hear from you!


Veterans are encouraged to apply!

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At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office.

This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.




Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset.

We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you.

That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.


Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc.

(AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks.

It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers.

At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential.

We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.


Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion.

The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.


AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.


AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.










Functional Area:




IT - Information Technology


AIG Employee Services, Inc.

Required Skill Profession

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