Security Engineer

Job Title:

Security Engineer

Pay:

$140,000 - $175,000 base salary with 20% bonus

Location:

Addison, TX (Hybrid; can be remote)

Summary

Join a prestigious financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1973, serving as a vital bridge between the East and West through over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a critical role in building and enhancing a world-class security team dedicated to safeguarding essential financial assets and supporting innovative banking solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced security projects including threat intelligence, penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, breach, and attack simulations, all within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment rooted in the financial industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5\+ years of hands-on information security engineering experience
• Experience in data security, data protection, or similar roles (3\+ years)
• Background working within or closely with financial institutions preferred
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, penetration testing, red teaming, and breach simulations
• Ability to work through complex roadblocks, patience for slower-paced environments, and adaptability to evolving challenges
• Experience with source tools like SIEM platforms, data masking, and security automation
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship provided

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize logging infrastructure supporting SIEM and Security Operations teams
• Monitor and tune SIEM performance for accurate detection and alerts
• Implement and support identity and access management controls including MFA, SSO, federation, and PAM solutions
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate response efforts
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards
• Collaborate with application developers and IT teams to improve security workflows
• Conduct threat intelligence activities including penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, and breach simulations as needed
• Partner with teams to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and roadblocks in a complex financial environment
• Support continuous improvement of security controls and capabilities

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to building a world-class security team in a reputable financial organization
• Career growth potential within a stable, expanding organization
• Collaborative team environment with cutting-edge security projects
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure
• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility
• Be part of a company committed to integrity, innovation, and professional development

This role is ideal for a motivated security professional with a financial background seeking to advance their expertise in a challenging, supportive environment.