Information Security Engineer III

First Citizens Bank hiring for Information Security Engineer III jobs in Durham, NC, US

This position ensures the technological and digital security of the Bank at a high level of ability and technical expertise. Mitigates exposure to cyber threats, security risks, and unauthorized access. Assesses organizational networks, applications, or systems for potential vulnerabilities. Protects assets and information through a variety of methods, resolving security issues or incidents as they arise. Maintains a strong knowledge of industry practices, technology, and evolving threats in order to enhance defenses for the Bank's information systems and resources. May oversee less experienced associates in the work group.

• Technical Security - Administers tools or processes that secure assigned technical areas and data. Participates in security audits, identifies security gaps, and develops and implements risk mitigation solutions. Ensures compliance with necessary protocols, configurations, or procedures.
• 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.
• Security Expertise - Maintains a current knowledge of technology, emerging threats, and security trends within the assigned technical area. Provides guidance on appropriate security protocols. Leads technical projects and may serve as a resource to other business units. Ensures team members are trained on the current trends, threats, and applicable technologies.
• Issue Resolution - Investigates and resolves complex, escalated security incidents which may include unauthorized access, malware infections, configuration anomalies, cyber attacks, and other risks.
• Business Strategy - Assists senior leadership in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies.

• Availability to provide after-hours operational support on a rotating basis.

• Occasional travel to Raleigh, NC and Morristown, NJ offices.

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in systems engineering, networking or information security technologies -OR- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, networking or information security technologies

Preferred experience:

Knowledge of data security practices, procedures, monitoring and alert tools

(SCCM, SCOM, and Splunk), and risk management standards.

Knowledge of firewalls and supporting systems, including Checkpoint, NSX Firewalls, Palo Alto, Tufin, and Panorama.

Knowledge of Proxies, including Bluecoat and the full suite of Zscaler products. Requires knowledge

of Active Directory administration and user provisioning, Domain Name System, Group Policy Objects,

New Technology File System permissions, File Shares, SharePoint, Domain controllers, Lightweight

Directory Access Protocol, data loss prevention technologies, encryption technologies, and single sign

on technologies.

Knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts and technologies.

Ability to clearly communicate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities identified during assessments.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.