Sr. Specialist - Security Development & Engineering

About the role

As a Vulnerability Management and Security Controls Analyst, you will play a critical role in strengthening Schwab’s layered security strategy by helping identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate security risks across the enterprise. In this role, you will continuously evaluate and improve security monitoring capabilities, leveraging automation, analytics, and scalable processes to enhance visibility and reduce risk. You will collaborate closely with cybersecurity experts, technology teams, and business stakeholders to drive informed decision-making, improve security posture, and support effective risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex security challenges, identify opportunities for process optimization, and advocate for solutions that improve efficiency, coverage, and resiliency.
• Evaluate security events and control effectiveness, providing actionable recommendations based on threat intelligence and risk insights.
• Help expand automation strategies that accelerate vulnerability management outcomes.
• Influence security practices, support governance and compliance objectives, and contribute to enterprise-wide efforts that protect Schwab, its clients, and its business operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting layered security controls, including areas such as patch management, configuration management, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and network access controls.
• 3+ years of experience monitoring, prioritizing, and enforcing security controls in support of risk reduction and security operations objectives.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing, documenting, and improving business or security processes.
• 2+ years of experience supporting governance, risk, compliance, or security process oversight initiatives.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging Robotics Process Automation (RPA) or other automation technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to assess security events, analyze risk exposure, and provide practical remediation recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize competing risks and initiatives.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, GSEC, GIAC, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.

Skills

• Strong ability to analyze complex security challenges, identify opportunities for process optimization, and advocate for solutions that improve efficiency, coverage, and resiliency.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert in vulnerability management for infrastructure platforms including servers, networks, databases, workstations, or mainframe environments.
• Experience working with vulnerability management, security monitoring, threat intelligence, or security operations technologies.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, controls, and industry best practices.
• Experience driving process automation initiatives that improve scalability, reduce manual effort, and increase operational effectiveness.

Benefits

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance