Cyber Security Engineer II - SailPoint (Remote - NC, TX, AZ )

First Citizens Bank; Yuma (AZ); Remote; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking an IAM Administrator for a remote role with flexibility to work across multiple U.S. markets. The position focuses on application administration, identity and access management, security testing, and incident response.

Responsibilities include security auditing, access reviews, and documentation. Candidates should have strong IAM knowledge, AD administration, scripting experience, and willingness for after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 8 years in Systems Engineering, Networking, or Information Security.
• 3–4 years in IAM Engineer or related role preferred.
• Proficiency with SailPoint IdentityIQ installation, configuration, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Administers tools and processes that secure data and systems.
• Identify threats or vulnerabilities; compile data and create actionable intelligence.
• Maintain knowledge of security trends and provide guidance on protocols.
• Investigate and resolve security incidents, escalate as needed.
• Assist in development of security policies, standards, and strategies.

Skills

Data security

Active Directory

IAM concepts

Risk communication

After-hours support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SailPoint IdentityIQ

PowerShell

JavaScript

SQL

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States. Priority given to those located remotely in North Carolina, Arizona and Texas.

This position provides application administration maintenance and identity and access management support. The IAM Administrator assists in the program development process, user acceptance testing, user access reviews, system documentation and implementation. This position ensures the technological and digital security of the Bank at an advanced level of ability and technical expertise. Mitigates exposure to cyber threats, security risks, and unauthorized access. Assesses organizational networks, applications, or systems for potential vulnerabilities. Protects assets and information through a variety of methods, resolving security issues or incidents as they arise. Maintains a strong knowledge of industry practices, technology, and evolving threats in order to enhance defenses for the Bank's information systems and resources. May provide guidance for less experienced associates in the work group.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical Security - Administers tools or processes that secure assigned technical areas and data. Participates in security audits, identifies security gaps, and develops and implements risk mitigation solutions.
• Analysis - Identifies and evaluates identify potential threats or vulnerabilities in the Bank's networks, applications, or systems. Compiles data from external or internal sources. Creates actionable intelligence based on review of analysis.
• Security Expertise - Maintains a current knowledge of technology, emerging threats, and security trends within the assigned technical area. Provides guidance on appropriate security protocols. Participates in special projects as a technical and security resource. May assist with training on trends, threats, and applicable technologies.
• Issue Resolution - Investigates and resolves security incidents which may include unauthorized access, malware infections, configuration anomalies, cyber attacks, and other risks. Escalates as appropriate.
• Business Planning - May assist in in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies.

Position Specific Skills

• Knowledge of data security practices, procedures. monitoring and alert tools, and risk management standards
• Knowledge of Active Directory administration and user provisioning, Domain Name System, Group Policy Objects, New Technology File System permissions, File Shares, SharePoint, and Domain controllers
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts and technologies
• Ability to clearly communicate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities identified during assessments
• Availability to provide after-hours operational support on a rotational basis, with minimal travel

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience.ORHigh School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security.

• Preferred experience:
  • 3-4 years of proven experience as an IAM Engineer or in a related position.
  • Proficient in SailPoint IdentityIQ installation, configuration, and administration.
  • Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and least privilege principles.
  • Familiarity with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP).
  • Experience with scripting (JavaScript, PowerShell) and SQL queries.

Additional Information

This job posting is expected to remain active for 14 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $105,000 and $160,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at