Network Security Engineer III - First Citizens Bank

OverviewThis position ensures the technological and digital security of the Bank at an advanced level of ability and technical expertise
Responsible for Network Security Engineering aspect of multiple Information Security platform technologies, including but not limited to; Firewall, Proxy, Remote Access, WAF across various equipment vendors
Participate in cross-training with other team members to ensure team has bench strength across all Security platforms we support
Serve as Tier 4 escalation for Security Operations team.  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 provide guidance for less experienced associates in the work group.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Security – Engineers 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
Participates in network security projects, security audits, identify security gaps, and develops and implements risk mitigation solutions
Leverage SDLC lifecycle for documenting changes to security infrastructure, testing and implementation
Analysis - Identifies and evaluates potential threats or vulnerabilities in the Bank's networks, applications, or systems
Compiles data from external or internal sources
Creates actionable design implementation plans based on analysis and requirements gathering
Uses that information to support new design or upgrade paths for Cyber Security infrastructure.Security Expertise - Maintains a current knowledge of technology, emerging threats, and security trends within the assigned technical area
Provides guidance on appropriate security protocols
Participates in special projects as a technical and security resource
May assist with training on trends, threats, and applicable technologies.Issue Resolution - Investigates and resolves network security infrastructure support incidents which may include network, routing, access control, configuration anomalies, and other risks
Serves as escalation point for Security Operations teams
Escalates as appropriate
Business Planning - May assist in in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies.Remote eligible.The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $114,000 to $198,000 per year
First Citizens offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits program which you can review here: Degree and 6 years of experience in Information Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, Network OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information SecurityLicense or Certification Type: Valid driver's license Required, CISSP, SANS GSEC or other Security Certifications PreferredSkill(s): 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 plan to mitigate/remediate.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Information Security