First Citizens Bank · 1 day ago
Configuration Assurance Engineer II
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking a Configuration Assurance Engineer II to join their Enterprise Security Architecture team. The role involves ensuring the Bank’s core technologies are securely configured and managing deviations from these configurations in a timely manner.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a technical subject matter expert for secure configuration management across enterprise platforms, including servers, endpoints, cloud, and supporting infrastructure
In partnership with technology owners, define secure configuration baselines in alignment with Industry best practices, the threat landscape, operational realities/constraints, and the Bank’s risk appetite
When tailoring is thought necessary, tactfully challenge the need through technical risk assessment, evaluation of alternative and/or compensating controls, and providing recommendation(s)
Administer, configure, and tune automated compliance tools to validate secure configuration controls, ensure accurate coverage, and reduce false positives
Configure and maintain secure configuration policies within automated compliance tools, including mapping controls to internal standards and industry benchmarks
Identify, assess, and remediate realized or looming systemic issues across the span of the program (e.g., fidelity of reporting; false positives) to include the open-exchange of forwards-looking perspectives on tactical and strategic opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience in Cyber Security or Technology engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Cyber Security or Technology engineering
Strong knowledge of core OS and DB technology platforms - demonstrable experience in hardening said technologies in an Enterprise environment
Demonstrated ability to pressure-test disabled or deviated configuration controls, assess security impact, and evaluate compensating controls
Hands-on experience administering and tuning automated compliance scanning tools, including configuration policy setup, scan validation, and results analysis
Experience validating secure configuration remediation through technical evidence review
Working knowledge of scripting tools to support validation, troubleshooting, and automation
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
6+ years of experience supporting secure configuration management, system hardening, or security control validation
Experience working in the banking or financial services industry is a plus
Certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC
Knowledge of issue tracking and reporting tools like Jira or Confluence
Benefits
Variable incentives
Bonuses
Benefits
Other awards
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
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