Cybersecurity Engineer III

About the role

Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express.

Responsibilities

• Implements advanced secure network solutions, including building and configuring firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, to protect the organization’s digital assets
• Develops and secures Agentic AI workflows by implementing governance, identity controls, prompt security, data protection, and monitoring for AI agents
• Implements and identifies access management security solutions that drive least privilege
• Utilizes a strategic mindset and enterprise perspective to develop proactive cybersecurity solutions, employing critical thinking to anticipate and prevent threats
• Applies technical skills to automate routine cybersecurity tasks and enhance observability, demonstrating a re-engineering mindset to improve efficiency and control mechanisms
• Oversees the deployment and configuration of endpoint protection solutions, ensuring that all devices are adequately protected against malware and other threats
• Develops and contributes to maintaining comprehensive security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with software development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle, including conducting code reviews and providing support on secure coding practices
• Implements and manages encryption technologies to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the organization’s data
• Conducts in-depth research on emerging security threats and technologies and maintain situation awareness on emerging and disruptive technologies
• Prepares and presents detailed technical documentation and reports to senior engineers on security assessments, findings, and remediation efforts to provide insights and recommendations for improving the organization’s security posture
• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and security standards
• Knowledge of Application Development & Security
• Knowledge of Data Engineering
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Management
• Knowledge of Data Privacy & Protection (DPP, GDPR)
• Knowledge of Data Security Management
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating security tasks
• Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and security fundamentals
• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Knowledge of AI governance, AI security frameworks, and responsible AI practices.

Work Experience

• Experience in cybersecurity and / or information security
• Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar
• Experience with IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems)
• Experience with incident response tools such as Wireshark or Sysinternals and forensic investigation tools and techniques
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), intrusion detection systems (e.g., Snort, Suricata), and antivirus software (e.g., Symantec, McAfee)
• Experience securing Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI, or Google Vertex AI

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• CompTIA Security +
• Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Pay

Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition.