Principal Cyber Security Engineer - Network Security Operations (Remote)

About the role

This position ensures the technological and digital security of the Bank at an advanced level of ability and technical expertise. Responsible for Network Security Engineering aspects of multiple Information Security platform technologies, including but not limited to Firewall, Proxy, Remote Access, and WAF. Participates in cross-training with other team members to ensure the team has functional knowledge across all Security platforms supported. Mitigates exposure to cyber threats, security risks, and unauthorized access. Assesses organization 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 to enhance defenses for the Bank's information systems and resources. Provides guidance to less experienced associates in the work group.

Remote eligible. EST hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates operation of Network Security designs for new and existing solutions.
• Performs hardware and software lifecycle support for a range of security tools that secure assigned technical areas and data.
• Performs operational support including incident management, processing of change requests, and provides troubleshooting assistance to internal and external customers.
• Reviews, triages, and coordinates response to incidents and tickets assigned to the group.
• Participates in on-call rotation requiring night and weekend support and availability.
• Identifies and evaluates potential threats or vulnerabilities in the Bank's networks, applications, or systems.
• Compiles data from external or internal sources and performs data gathering and review processes as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of technology, emerging threats, and security trends within the assigned technical area.
• Provides guidance on appropriate security protocols and participates in special projects as a technical and security resource.
• Investigates and resolves network security infrastructure support incidents, including network, routing, access control, configuration anomalies, and other risks.
• Serves as escalation point for Security Operations teams and escalates as appropriate.
• May assist in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security.

Skills

• Knowledge of data security practices, procedures, monitoring and alert tools, and risk management standards.
• Knowledge of Firewall Policy Flow, Proxy Administration, Active Directory, Domain Name System, Security Management concepts, and solution design.
• Ability to clearly communicate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities and proposed implementation plans to mitigate or remediate.

Pay

The base pay for this position is generally between $149,000 and $200,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards, and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed, and quality benefits program to meet the needs of associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.