Remote Cyber Defense Engineer I

SouthState Bank; Central City (CO); Remote; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer I at SouthState Bank will monitor and manage security controls, respond to incidents, and support the security operations center. You will work from a remote environment with national scope, applying security best practices and collaborating with the IT team to uphold regulatory standards.

A strong security mindset and hands-on experience with current security platforms are essential; certifications are preferred but not required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in information security, computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
• 2+ years of direct cybersecurity experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• GIAC or CompTIA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logs, investigate anomalies, and contribute to incident handling.
• Respond to tickets and assist in the on-call rotation for security events.
• Maintain and tune security controls per policy and baseline.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits.
• Support end users and security solutions in daily operations.
• Stay current on emerging tools, threats, and security practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Research security issues

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Information Security/CS/Engineering

GIAC Certifications

CompTIA Certifications

Job description

The Cybersecurity Engineer I at SouthState Bank will monitor and manage security controls, respond to incidents, and support the security operations center. You will work from a remote environment with national scope, applying security best practices and collaborating with the IT team to uphold regulatory standards.

A strong security mindset and hands-on experience with current security platforms are essential; certifications are preferred but not required for consideration.