Remote Principal Security Engineer - IAM & Threat Defense

First Citizens; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks an experienced security engineer to lead daily efforts across engineering, operations, and risk management. You will secure information assets, design protective controls, and mentor junior staff while providing after-hours support and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities span incident leadership, threat assessment, and security policy development. The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and robust IAM/SSO workflows across federated platforms in a remote-friendly

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.

Responsibilities

• Security Engineering - Researches and executes process or system improvements that enhance the Bank’s information security.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

SAML/OIDC

IAM/SSO platforms

Python & PowerShell

Infrastructure as Code

Security risk assessment

After-hours support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Okta

Ping

Terraform

Okta Workflows

Silverfort

Passwordless tech

Job description

First Citizens Bank seeks an experienced security engineer to lead daily efforts across engineering, operations, and risk management. You will secure information assets, design protective controls, and mentor junior staff while providing after-hours support and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities span incident leadership, threat assessment, and security policy development. The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and robust IAM/SSO workflows across federated platforms in a remote-friendly