Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)

Capital One Group; McLean, Richmond, Plano (VA, VA, TX); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Capital One is hiring a Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) in a hybrid role based in McLean, VA, Plano, TX, or Richmond, VA. You will drive the technical strategy for enterprise security engineering, architect scalable security solutions across IAM, cloud, endpoint, and network layers, and lead automation frameworks for detection, compliance, and remediation.

You will mentor senior engineers, influence security architecture standards, and collaborate with platform, data, and product teams

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology.
• 4+ years of experience designing or implementing enterprise-scale security architecture in cloud environments.
• 3+ years of experience building or automating security tooling and controls.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience with CI/CD security integration, infrastructure as code, or serverless computing.
• 7+ years of experience with security tools (IAM, endpoint, vulnerability management, network security).
• 8+ years in cloud or infrastructure security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal engineer and trusted advisor driving the technical strategy for enterprise security engineering.
• Architect scalable security solutions spanning IAM, cloud infrastructure, endpoint and network layers.
• Define and lead implementation of security reference architectures and reusable control patterns across business domains.
• Design advanced automation frameworks for continuous detection, compliance and remediation.
• Partner with platform, data and product teams to embed security into core platforms and capabilities.
• Drive resolution of systemic vulnerabilities across environments.
• Mentor senior engineers and elevate technical excellence across the security organization.
• Partner with software, cloud and infrastructure teams to embed security by design into enterprise platforms.

Skills

CI/CD security

Infrastructure as code

Serverless computing

IAM

Endpoint security

Vulnerability management

Cloud security engineering

Terraform

CloudFormation

Programming: Java

Programming: Python

Programming: JavaScript

Certifications CISSP

AWS Security Specialty

GIAC Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)### Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)Apply: McLean, VA: Plano, TX: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R1005606Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking **Security Engineers** who are passionate about building automated controls, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps solutions to join our team. As a Security Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving major technical transformations and securing enterprise platforms across Capital One. **What You’ll Do:*** Serve as a principal engineer and trusted advisor driving the technical strategy for enterprise security engineering* Architect scalable security solutions spanning multiple cybersecurity disciplines and teams such as IAM, cloud infrastructure, endpoint and network layers* Define and lead implementation of security reference architectures and reusable control patterns across multiple business domains* Design advanced automation frameworks for continuous detection, compliance and remediation* Partner with platform, data and product engineering teams to embed security into core company platforms and capabilities* Drive resolution of systemic vulnerabilities across environments* Influence engineering standards and roadmaps through thought leadership and cross-domain collaboration* Mentor senior engineers and elevate technical excellence across the broader security organization* Partner with software, cloud and infrastructure teams to embed security by design into enterprise platforms* Serve as the technical authority for emerging threats, translating risk intelligence into architectural blueprints and proactive mitigations This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location. **Basic Qualifications:*** High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification* At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology* At least 4 years of experience designing or implementing enterprise-scale security architecture in cloud environments* At least 3 years of experience building or automating security tooling and controls **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree* 4+ years of experience building specialization and expertise in a focused discipline of cybersecurity* 6+ years of experience with CI/CD security integration, infrastructure as code, or serverless computing* 7+ years of experience with security tools such as IAM, endpoint, vulnerability management or network security technologies* 8+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure security engineering* Strong executive communication skills* Experience leading enterprise-scale architecture or automation initiatives* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD integration* One or more professional certifications: CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CIDPRO or GIAC Cloud Security* Experience in application security and software development in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, etc. ***At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).***The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.McLean, VA: $229,900 - $262,400 for Security Engineer 5Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Security Engineer 5Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Security Engineer 5Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.