Join our Data Security Engineering Team now and be part of our dynamically growing Citi Technology Team in Budapest!
Within Citi, the Global Data Security Engineering Team is focusing on designing, developing, testing and architecting Citi’s next generation cyber security and cryptography solutions across the globe.
In this role you will be responsible to research, develop and certify security strategies, products, architectures, and best practices. You will also be responsible to define and influence key security strategy initiatives and deliver security solutions that will adhere to all enterprise security requirements with a potential to influence industry wide roadmaps.
You will be responsible for:
- Identifying opportunities to automate and standardize information security controls and for the supported groups.
- Certifying Hardware Security Modules and Crypto applications within Citi and provide Engineering support.
- Working with PKI Subsystems and its components such as key and certificate management
- Participating in Post-Quantum Ready requirement specification and implementations.
- Creating automated testing solution, reviewing, and validating results and prioritizing actions that resolve issues based on overall risk.
- Reducing risk by analyzing the root cause of issues, their impact, and required corrective actions
- Holding the ownership of multiple products and sharing the knowledge of the product with the teammates and helping them to fully understand procedures, best practices, and standards.
Ideal background:
- 6-10 years of experience of experience on technology and information security.
- Deep knowledge of crypto techniques and algorithms.
- Solid skills in scripting languages (VB, Bash, PS, expect).
- Strong knowledge and experience of PKCS protocols, JCE and CSP/KSP
- Work with and understand regulatory and risk management requirements
- Strong security mindset
- Fluency in English
- Any experiences with Hardware Security modules
- Programming skills in most common languages (e.g., C++, C#, Python, Perl, Java).
- Ability to define deadlines internally and externally and tracking them in multiple projects.
- University / College degree in any STEM area or equivalent industry/technology knowledge
What we can offer:
By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:
- Cafeteria Program
- Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
- Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
- Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
- Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
- Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
- Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
- Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Systems & Engineering------------------------------------------------------
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:17 157 800,00 Ft - 28 767 800,00 Ft------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 6-10 years of experience in technology and information security
- Deep knowledge of cryptographic techniques and algorithms
- Scripting experience with VB, Bash, PowerShell, and Expect
- Strong knowledge and experience with PKCS protocols, JCE, and CSP/KSP
- Experience working with regulatory and risk management requirements
- Experience with Hardware Security Modules
- Programming skills in common languages such as C++, C#, Python, Perl, or Java
- Ability to define and track deadlines across multiple projects
- Fluency in English
- University or college degree in a STEM field, or equivalent industry or technology knowledge
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and reliable, with multiple medical, dental, vision, prescription, and mental-health options. Wellness programs, counseling, and preventive resources further reinforce health support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement planning is viewed as a standout, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% and, in some cases, an additional fixed contribution. These elements are positioned as competitive features of the total rewards package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support programs include parental leave, childcare and eldercare resources, backup-care assistance, and educational support. Part-time employees in some areas also access standard health and wellness benefits.
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