Security Engineer II

Credit One Bank; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit One Bank in Las Vegas is seeking a Security Engineer to support Security Analysts, deploy new security tools, and maintain existing tools across our infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of offensive and defensive security experience, plus strong Windows/Linux administration and knowledge of SIEMs, NGFWs, DLP, FIM, SAST, and encryption. Excellent communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of offensive and defensive security experience.
• 3-5 years of Systems Administration experience.
• Experience with security systems including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Next Gen Firewalls, DLP, FIM, SAST, database security, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware systems, system software, networks, and application software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to build architectural documentation for new and existing projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and remediate items identified from vulnerability management, audits, and pentests.
• Operate and improve security systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, NGFW, DLP, SAST).
• Participate in operational management of security tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve diverse security issues.
• Research current threats and vulnerabilities daily to improve defenses.
• Document security designs and configurations for projects.

Skills

Offensive security

Defensive security

Incident response

Threat hunting

Security thinking

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

NGFW

DLP

FIM

SAST

Database security

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The primary objective of the Security Engineer is to provide support to the Security Analysts on the team, deploy new security tools, and maintain existing security tools.

The ideal candidate has 5 or more years of experience in offensive and defensive security tactics. Ideal candidate will also have extensive infrastructure experience including Windows Servers, Linux Services, TCP/IP, DNS, Encryption, E-Mail Security, and Active Directory.

Summary Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for tracking and ensuring remediation of technical items identified from vulnerability management program, audits, penetration testing, etc.
• Experience with security systems including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Next Generation Firewalls, DLP, FIM, SAST, database security, etc.
• Participate in operational management of security systems.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of security issues.
• Continual and daily research on what is happening in the security world - threat levels, new exploits, vulnerability research, etc.
• Develop and maintain security design and configuration documentation to ensure effective delivery and continual improvement of network solutions
• Collaborate with IT and other teams to address gaps in security controls or solutions.
• Participate in the implementation of security best practices and platforms.
• Track and ensure remediation of technical items identified from vulnerability management programs, audits, penetration testing, etc.
• Participate in operational management of security systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve a wide variety of security issues.
• Continual and daily research on what is happening in the security world - threat levels, new exploits, vulnerability research, etc.
• Develop and maintain security design and configuration documentation to ensure effective delivery and continual improvement of network solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and other teams to address gaps in security controls or solutions.
• Participate in the implementation of security best practices and platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in offensive and defensive security tactics
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Systems Administration
• 3-5 years of experience with security systems including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Next Generation Firewalls, DLP, FIM, SAST, database security, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware systems, system software, networks, and application software development lifecycle methodologies
• Ability to build architectural documentation for new and existing projects
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must possess a strong team work ethic, with the ability to work with personnel at all levels in all departments.
• Familiar with audit and compliance functions
• Good knowledge of computer terminology.
• Understanding of NIST standards and experience implementing controls mandated by the standards
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• An inquiring mentality with the ability to think analytically and provide effective feedback, where appropriate
• Work independently with guidance only in most sophisticated situations

Credit One Bank, N.A. is a data-driven financial services company based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of credit card products for people in all stages of financial life. Credit One Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations can be made for those who require them, including access to job applications and workplace accommodations. Employment at Credit One Bank is based on mutual consent (also known as at-will). This means that employees and the Bank may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Credit One Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.