Senior Security Engineer

Capital One

. Serve as a principal engineer and trusted advisor driving the technical strategy for enterprise security engineering .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $209,000 - $262,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale security architecture, particularly in cloud environments, while driving automation and compliance initiatives. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and influence technical standards across security domains.

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Enterprise Security ArchitectureCloud Security EngineeringCI/CD Security IntegrationInfrastructure-as-Code ToolsCybersecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySecurity ArchitectureAutomation FrameworksVulnerability ManagementApplication SecurityProgramming LanguagesSecurity ToolingContinuous DetectionCompliance RemediationRisk Intelligence

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationMentoringThought LeadershipCross-Domain Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

IAMTerraformCloudFormationServerless ComputingEndpoint Security

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPAWS Security SpecialtyCIDPROGIAC Cloud Security

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureSecurity Reference ArchitecturesSystemic VulnerabilitiesEnterprise PlatformsHybrid Policy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a principal engineer and trusted advisor driving the technical strategy for enterprise security engineering
Architect scalable security solutions across IAM, cloud infrastructure, endpoint, and network layers
Define and lead implementation of security reference architectures and reusable control patterns across business domains
Design advanced automation frameworks for continuous detection, compliance, and remediation
Partner with platform, data, product engineering, software, cloud, and infrastructure teams to embed security into enterprise platforms
Drive resolution of systemic vulnerabilities across environments
Influence engineering standards and roadmaps through thought leadership and cross-domain collaboration
Mentor senior engineers and elevate technical excellence across the security organization
Serve as technical authority for emerging threats and translate risk intelligence into architectural blueprints and proactive mitigations
Adhere to Capital One’s hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at the designated office location

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 4 years of experience designing or implementing enterprise-scale security architecture in cloud environments
At least 3 years of experience building or automating security tooling and controls
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
4+ years of experience building specialization and expertise in a focused discipline of cybersecurity (preferred)
6+ years of experience with CI/CD security integration, infrastructure as code, or serverless computing (preferred)
7+ years of experience with security tools such as IAM, endpoint, vulnerability management or network security technologies (preferred)
8+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure security engineering (preferred)
Strong executive communication skills (preferred)
Experience leading enterprise-scale architecture or automation initiatives (preferred)
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation and CI/CD integration (preferred)
One or more professional certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CIDPRO or GIAC Cloud Security (preferred)
Experience in application security and software development in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript (preferred)
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Hybrid work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities