Security Engineer 4 – Manager

Capital One

. Lead the design and delivery of technology platforms and automated controls across cloud and on-prem environments .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,400 - $225,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automated security solutions, with a strong focus on IAM, endpoint, and network security technologies. Proven ability to lead architecture initiatives and integrate security practices within cloud and on-prem environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity ExpertiseCloud Security EngineeringAutomated Security SolutionsIAM TechnologiesCI/CD Security Integration

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityCloud SecurityAutomated Security SolutionsVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseForensics InvestigationsInfrastructure SecurityApplication SecuritySoftware DevelopmentSecurity Architecture

Tools & Technologies

TerraformCloudFormationCI/CD IntegrationSecurity ToolsInfrastructure as Code

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPAWS Security SpecialtyCIDPROGIAC Cloud Security

Industry Keywords

IAMEndpoint SecurityNetwork SecurityCompliance MonitoringSecurity StandardsOperational ScalabilitySecurity by DesignCloud-Based EnvironmentAutomation InitiativesSecurity Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of technology platforms and automated controls across cloud and on-prem environments
Architect and implement scalable solutions for IAM, endpoint, network, and data protection systems
Develop advanced automation for vulnerability management, detection, and compliance monitoring
Serve as a technical advisor during complex incident response and forensics investigations
Partner with software, cloud, and infrastructure teams to embed security by design into enterprise platforms
Evaluate and integrate new security technologies, ensuring interoperability and operational scalability
Influence and codify engineering standards, patterns, and reusable modules
Participate in ongoing support of security tools, including investigations, analysis, and break fix

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 3 years of experience working in a cloud-based environment
At least 2 years of experience designing and implementing automated security solutions
No new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support available for this position
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred: 3+ years of experience building specialization and expertise in a focused discipline of cybersecurity
Preferred: 4+ years of experience with CI/CD security integration, infrastructure as code, or serverless computing
Preferred: 5+ years of experience with IAM, endpoint, vulnerability management, or network security technologies
Preferred: 6+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure security engineering
Preferred: Experience leading enterprise-scale architecture or automation initiatives
Preferred: One or more professional certifications: CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CIDPRO or GIAC Cloud Security
Preferred: Experience in application security and software development in Java, Python, JavaScript, or other programming languages
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation and CI/CD integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them