Securian Financial Group’s dynamic information services environment – repeatedly ranked by Computerworld magazine as one of the top 100 places to work – implements superior information systems by combining personal service with leading-edge technology. Our investment in technology professionals, who bring their ingenuity, hard work, integrity and dedication, each and every day, is equally critical to our future success and yours.

As a member of our professional Information Services staff, you will receive customized, self-paced training. You will then partner with areas of the Company – including investments, sales and marketing, accounting, administration, claims, underwriting and field support – to provide technology solutions that create a competitive advantage and solve business challenges.

We hire candidates with varied backgrounds in MIS, computer science and math. Academic accomplishments and analytical ability are important, as are demonstrated leadership ability, internship experience and other work-related experience. We place tremendous value on communication skills, and are particularly interested in candidates with well-rounded backgrounds.

What to expect
As a Securian programmer analyst in application development, your responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks:

• Design and develop new applications/systems
• Implement and integrate software packages with other Securian systems
• Support, maintain and problem-solve production systems and applications
• Learn new tools and technologies

Securian’s web and client/server development toolset includes Java/J2EE, ASP, COM+, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic and C++. We use Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Access and IMS database management systems applications. They often are integrated with other technologies such as imaging, web reporting and electronic document distribution. We use current IBM mainframe technologies and multiple network operating systems such as Windows 2000 and Unix.

Career development
One of Securian’s greatest strengths is the Company’s commitment to placing associates in professional careers offering the responsibilities and challenges they seek. We promote from within, offering advancement opportunities to associates who demonstrate ability and dedication. Career opportunities exist in a wide range of technical and managerial directions.

Network Systems is responsible for the design, implementation, technical support and management of Securian’s enterprise network, including our downtown “Campus Network” and our coast-to-coast “Wide Area Network.” This area also provides support for corporate telecommunications.

Data Management is responsible for the integrity and performance of the Company’s database systems. Systems Engineering supports our mainframe technical infrastructure and performs capacity planning. Production Management manages mainframe storage and production batch processing, while Production Services supports and monitors the overall production operations environment.

Internship opportunities
In addition to full-time positions, Securian also offers internships in Information Services. Our internships offer qualified candidates hands-on experience and the opportunity to preview actuarial job responsibilities, learn about the Company, its culture and the responsibilities that accompany full-time work at Securian. It also helps the Company ensure that candidates we hire for full-time positions are a good fit.

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Meet some of our Information Services associates

Mike Project Manager, Information Services University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN Major: Computer Science Minor: Business Administration

During college, Mike worked two jobs to help pay his way through school: helping his parents run their family restaurant and working for UPS. While working for UPS, Mike worked his way up to a full-time information technology management position.

Mike joined Securian in 1990 as a programmer analyst, and has held various positions in the Company’s Information Services department. First helping support corporate and pension departments, Mike moved to Group Systems in 1996 as a systems analyst. In 1999, he was promoted to his current position as project manager.

“I’ve been fortunate to work with fine people during my time with Securian. I’ve learned a lot from my coworkers and managers, which has shaped the way I approach my job today. And by working on a variety of projects each day, my job continues to be very interesting.”

Leah Leader, Information Security St. Olaf College; Northfield, MN Major: Mathematics

In the summer of 2000, Leah participated in Securian’s Internship Program as a programmer with our Information Services department. After graduating from college in 2001, Leah returned to Securian full-time as a programmer analyst in the Financial Services area. Here, she later earned a promotion to senior programmer dnalyst, working on mainframe development. In 2003, Leah transferred to our Development Support group, where she worked with Actuate, the J2EE environment and Panapt. While in Development Support, she was promoted to the position of senior analyst. Most recently, Leah moved to Information Security, where she was promoted to her current position.

Leah is currently a part-time graduate student at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Attending the school’s evening MBA program, she is pursuing her masters with a focus in Management Information Systems.

“The best thing about Securian is the people; having the opportunity to work with such a respectful, honest, capable, and fun group of individuals makes it a joy to come to work each day.”

Mark Second Vice President, Technical Services St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Major: Computer Science Minor: Business University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN Masters of Business Administration

During college, Mark was actively involved in the Computer Science department's technology research lab, and worked 15 hours per week in the Computer Science data center while attending school full-time. In 1979, he graduated cum laude and enrolled in the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management's evening MBA program. Mark received his Masters of Business Administration in 1983.

Mark started his career with Securian in 1979 as a database trainee, and has held various positions within the Information Services department since then. After moving into a database analyst position, Mark was promoted to systems programmer, systems engineer, database administration manager and eventually became manager of Data Management/Systems Engineering. In 1994, Mark was promoted to director of Technical Services, and in 2001 he was promoted to his current position of second vice president, Technical Services.

“Associates at Securian are offered a great balance of challenging work, outstanding people, respect for the individual, business integrity and service to the community. It is an ideal place to establish a career.”

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