Capital Companies Group · 16 hours ago
Information Security Engineer III
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$142K/yr - $227K/yr
3+ years expCapital Group Companies is committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. As an Information Security Engineer III, you will leverage your mid-level cybersecurity expertise to handle complex security engineering tasks, collaborate across teams, and enhance the organization’s security posture by designing and maintaining secure systems.
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Responsibilities
You own and drive small to medium security projects or work‑streams that enhance the organization’s defenses
You conduct advanced threat modeling and in‑depth risk assessments for complex systems to uncover vulnerabilities and drive implementation of secure design patterns or automated controls to mitigate these risks
You ensure that configurations align with security policies and that new systems are built with secure defaults
You work with software engineers and system owners to prioritize and remediate complex, multi‑service vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
You drive strategic security planning and governance by developing and refining security policies, standards, and reference architectures that incorporate industry best practices and address emerging threats
You collaborate with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure security initiatives and roadmaps align with business objectives and compliance requirements
You work closely with cross‑functional teams — including DevOps, IT operations, software development, and product management — to embed security into every stage of system development and deployment
You translate security findings into actionable tasks for others and follow up to ensure these are implemented
You provide technical leadership through activities such as code reviews, design consultations, and hands‑on training sessions, guiding team members in solving complex security challenges and promoting best practices
You collaborate with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure security initiatives and roadmaps align with business objectives and compliance requirements
You perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
You have a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in core security principles across multiple domains, including identity and access management, cryptography, and network security protocols (e.g., TLS, SSH), as well as secure coding fundamentals
You have hands‑on experience applying security frameworks like NIST SP 800‑53 and CIS Benchmarks to harden systems and ensure compliance with best practices, as well as evaluating system configurations against these standards
You are proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Terraform) to streamline security operations. This includes creating scripts or using IaC for automated patch management, secure‑default environment buildouts, and continuous compliance checks. Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines is a strong plus
You have demonstrated experience in performing security analysis and solving complex problems
You have excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively
You can mentor junior team members or interns by sharing knowledge and best practices
Preferred
You have professional certifications that demonstrate security knowledge, such as CompTIA CySA+, GSEC, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate a plus
Benefits
Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.
Company
Capital Companies Group
Capital Companies Group is a company based out of 1110Brickell Ave, Miami, Florida, United States.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase