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

First Citizens Bank; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead security engineering efforts across the bank's information assets and technology infrastructure in a remote-friendly role. You will supervise security assessments, identify gaps, and design risk-mitigation solutions while collaborating with management and business teams.

The position requires hands-on knowledge of IAM/SSO platforms, scripting in Python and PowerShell, and the ability to mentor associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security.
• OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security.
• Experience with IAM/SSO platforms (Okta, Ping) and security protocols.
• Strong scripting and automation in Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assessments, identify gaps, and implement risk mitigation.
• Oversee security projects and associate teams as assigned.
• Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and convey findings to management.
• Develop playbooks addressing recurring issues and enhance monitoring.
• Advise management on security policies, standards, and strategies.
• Mentor and train associates to ensure team effectiveness.

Skills

Security engineering

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Cryptographic implementations

Risk management

Incident communication

After-hours support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Tools

Okta

Ping Identity

IAM/SSO platforms

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 leads daily engineering, operations, analysis, management, and administration of tools, systems, or processes that secure the Bank's information assets and technology infrastructure. Assesses organizational networks, applications, or systems for potential vulnerabilities. Designs and implements technical solutions that strengthen security. Serves as a technical resource to management, associates, and business teams. Acts as a mentor and leader to less experienced associates in the work group.

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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