Cybersecurity Engineer I - Remote/Hybrid Security Ops

SouthState Bank, N.A.; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank, N.A. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to manage day-to-day security operations and respond to events across banking platforms. The role emphasizes careful investigation, escalation when needed, and coordination with IT to uphold regulatory and policy requirements.

The engineer will monitor logs, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits within a financial institution context.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, CS, Math, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years in cybersecurity, preferably as a cybersecurity engineer in a financial institution.
• Certifications: GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, GMON, GCIA, GSOC, GCED, GCDA) or CompTIA Security+/CySA+ preferred.
• Security mindset, regulatory awareness, and relevance to financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage cybersecurity controls and platforms, respond to tickets and events.
• Conduct investigations of anomalous activity and participate in incident response planning.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security solutions and emerging threats.
• Provide on-call support and collaborate across teams on security projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Research into security issues

Business-friendly communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Information Security or related field

Job description

SouthState Bank, N.A. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to manage day-to-day security operations and respond to events across banking platforms. The role emphasizes careful investigation, escalation when needed, and coordination with IT to uphold regulatory and policy requirements.

The engineer will monitor logs, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits within a financial institution context.