Senior Associate Security Engineer

ITSMF; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation is seeking a cybersecurity engineer to advance security across the software development lifecycle in Charlotte, NC. You will implement threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing on assigned platforms, and integrate security baselines and guardrails.

The role collaborates with product and engineering teams to apply secure-by-design practices, investigate incidents, and support ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implements cybersecurity solutions that protect key assets and guides design decisions.
• Performs threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing on platforms and services.
• Integrates security technologies in test and production environments with approved configurations.
• Investigates security issues and performs root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Reviews threats, tools, and designs to support security plans and priorities.
• Collaborates with product and engineering to apply secure-by-design practices.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security testing

Penetration testing

Security automation

Vulnerability remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Implements advanced technical and cybersecurity capabilities across the software development lifecycle, including applying defined approaches for threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing on assigned systems. Executes and enhances cybersecurity technologies by baselining systems, monitoring results, and making configuration and process adjustments to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions with direct impact on the job area, while continuously building technical skills and knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Implements cybersecurity solutions that protect critical assets within the job area, contributing to design and configuration decisions while following established strategies, patterns, and guidance.
• 2. Performs threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing tasks for assigned platforms and services, using defined methods to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• 3. Integrates and configures information security technologies in test and production environments, applying and adjusting approved configuration patterns, automation, and handoff steps for assigned systems.
• 4. Investigates security issues escalated within the team for the services in scope, performing root-cause analysis and implementing practical fixes that prevent recurrence.
• 5. Reviews relevant security threats, tools, and design options for assigned work, and provides input that supports technical plans and priorities for the job area.
• 6. Collaborates with product and engineering teammates to apply security guidelines, securebydesign practices, and governance controls in daytoday development and delivery activities.
• 7. Implements and updates security baselines, guardrails, and control configurations for systems and applications within the area of responsibility, helping maintain regulatory and policy compliance.
• 8. Executes incident response and basic forensic activities for assigned services, following established playbooks, using approved tooling, and suggesting targeted improvements based on handson experience.
• 9. Shares knowledge and best practices with technical teammates, offering informal guidance and support during code reviews, design discussions, and pairing sessions.
• 10. Plans and manages own work to meet defined objectives and milestones, seeking feedback, pursuing selfdevelopment, and adjusting approaches to improve quality and effectiveness over time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
• 2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• 3. Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
• 4. Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.
• 5. Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Experience with security automation, orchestration, and advanced threat detection tools.
• 2. Familiarity with emerging cybersecurity technologies, industry trends, and strategic risk management.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.
• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment.
• Teammates also receive 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.
• As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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