Principal Cyber Security Engineer (Remote - NC, AZ, TX)

First Citizens Bank; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Security Engineer to strengthen the bank's information systems and incident response capabilities. The role can be hired remotely in NC, AZ, VA and TX.

You will lead security assessments, design risk mitigations, and mentor teammates while implementing automated monitoring and IAM protections. Strong scripting in Python or PowerShell is expected, with IAM/SSO platform experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of security, risk management and data protection.
• Ability to communicate risks and threats clearly to management.

Responsibilities

• Security Engineering: lead process or system improvements and risk mitigation.
• Execute security assessments, identify gaps, and ensure compliance.
• Oversee security projects and provide after-hours support on rotation.
• Lead incident investigation, reporting, monitoring, and playbook creation.
• Develop actionable intelligence from networks, apps, and systems.

Skills

Security assessments

Threat analysis

Incident response

Communication

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Terraform

IAM/SSO platforms

Job description

Overview

This role can be hired remotely in NC, AZ, VA and TX.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

Security Engineering - Researches and executes process or system improvements that enhance the Bank’s information security. Leads security assessments, identifies security gaps, and develops and implements risk mitigation solutions. Ensures compliance with necessary standards, regulations or best practices. Oversees security projects and associate teams as assigned.

Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge of industry practices, technology, and evolving threats in order to enhance defenses for the Bank’s information systems and resources. Advises management on security protocols and incidents. Mentors and trains associates to ensure team knowledge and effectiveness.

Issue Resolution - Leads the investigation and resolution of incidents. Prepares, reviews, and conveys reports to management regarding incidents. Implements effective monitoring and alert processes to ensure timely recognition of events. Creates playbooks or other documentation that address recurring issues.

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.

Business Strategy - Assists senior leadership in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies. Facilitates security strategy across the Bank.

Position Specific Skills

Knowledge of applicable services, products, technologies, and monitoring or alerting tools

Knowledge of coding and scripting lanuages like Python, Perl, and PowerShell

Knowledge of cryptographic implementations

Knowledge of risk management standards, procedures, and data security practices

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 8 years' experience.

OR

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security.

Preferred Skills

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of federated authentication protocols, including SAML and OIDC
• Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise IAM/SSO platform (e.g., Okta, Ping)
• Proven scripting and automation expertise in Python and PowerShell
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Experience designing and leading automation of identity and security processes/workflows (e.g., Okta Workflows)
• Working knowledge of step-up / adaptive authentication design
• Experience with identity threat protection platforms (e.g., Silverfort)
• Familiarity with passwordless technologies (e.g., Windows Hello, Okta FastPass)
• Experience across multiple IAM platforms (e.g., both Okta and Ping)

Additional Information

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 https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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