Principal Cyber Security Engineer

First Citizens Bank

. Lead daily engineering, operations, analysis, management, and administration of tools, systems, or processes that secure the Bank's information assets and technology infrastructure .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Information Security, including risk management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Proficient in implementing security solutions and mentoring teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information Security ManagementRisk Management StandardsPython Scripting ExpertiseFederated Authentication ProtocolsIdentity and Access Management (IAM)

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentIncident ResponseInfrastructure as CodeCryptographic ImplementationsAutomation of Security ProcessesMonitoring and Alerting ToolsScripting LanguagesSecurity ProtocolsData Security PracticesIdentity Threat Protection

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringLeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OktaPingTerraformSilverfortWindows HelloOkta FastPassSAMLOIDCOkta WorkflowsPowerShell

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityCompliance StandardsSecurity AssessmentsSecurity ProtocolsBest PracticesThreat IntelligenceOperational SupportSecurity ProjectsSecurity PoliciesAdaptive Authentication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily engineering, operations, analysis, management, and administration of tools, systems, or processes that secure the Bank's information assets and technology infrastructure
Assess organizational networks, applications, or systems for potential vulnerabilities
Design and implement technical solutions that strengthen security
Serve as a technical resource to management, associates, and business teams
Mentor and lead less experienced associates in the work group
Research and execute process or system improvements that enhance the Bank’s information security
Lead security assessments, identify security gaps, and develop and implement risk mitigation solutions
Ensure compliance with necessary standards, regulations, or best practices
Oversee security projects and associate teams as assigned
Maintain knowledge of industry practices, technology, and evolving threats
Advise management on security protocols and incidents
Mentor and train associates
Lead investigation and resolution of incidents
Prepare, review, and convey incident reports to management
Implement monitoring and alert processes for timely recognition of events
Create playbooks or documentation addressing recurring issues
Identify and evaluate potential threats or vulnerabilities in networks, applications, or systems
Compile data from external or internal sources and create actionable intelligence
Assist senior leadership in developing security policies, standards, and strategies
Facilitate security strategy across the Bank

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience
OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Systems Engineering, Network, or Information Security
Knowledge of applicable services, products, technologies, and monitoring or alerting tools
Knowledge of coding and scripting languages like Python, Perl, and PowerShell
Knowledge of cryptographic implementations
Knowledge of risk management standards, procedures, and data security practices
Ability to clearly communicate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities identified during assessments
Availability to provide after-hours operational support on a rotational basis, with minimal travel
Strong, hands-on knowledge of federated authentication protocols, including SAML and OIDC
Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise IAM/SSO platform (e.g., Okta, Ping)
Proven scripting and automation expertise in Python and PowerShell
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
Experience designing and leading automation of identity and security processes/workflows (e.g., Okta Workflows)
Working knowledge of step-up / adaptive authentication design
Experience with identity threat protection platforms (e.g., Silverfort)
Familiarity with passwordless technologies (e.g., Windows Hello, Okta FastPass)
Experience across multiple IAM platforms (e.g., both Okta and Ping)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program
Benefits information provided at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits