Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (Network Security)

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.
** Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.**
As a Principal Network Security Engineer, you'll design, develop, implement, and maintain network security solutions and capabilities that reduce risk to our business, brand, and customers. On our best-in-class engineering team, you'll help us build innovative strategies and capabilities that increase our security posture and enable faster delivery. You'll thrive in a hybrid, multi-cloud environment, leverage new technology, and drive the adoption of automation capabilities- all on a team that sets the example for supporting each other, working hard together, and celebrating often. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities

• Acts as the principal advisor to upper management in Cybersecurity matters. Ensures security improvement designs are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required. Performs cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifying the specific vulnerability

• Certifies that protection and detection capabilities are acquired or developed using the Cybersecurity engineering approach and are consistent with organization-level cybersecurity architecture

• Explores and assesses the latest technology trends, disruptions and security/IT service business models to ensure Business Technology maintains, and improves, organization cyber competitive edge

• Works closely with management to define and promote the strategic direction of the team. Provides strong leadership and direction to team members. Provides subject matter expertise across all Cybersecurity technologies

• Creates and maintains Cybersecurity technology roadmap. Ensures compliance to audit, regulatory and legal requirements. Makes recommendations that enable expeditious remediation

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with peers and internal business partners, and external vendors

• Oversees project implementation to ensure successful solution delivery

• Researches, engineers and integrates new Cybersecurity solutions. Applies service-oriented security architecture principles to meet organization's confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements

Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelors - Computer Science or related

• 6+ years - Information Security, Application Security, Security Engineering or related

• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of proficient on the Dreyfus engineering scale

Preferred Qualifications
Bonus Points If You Have:

• Extensive network security infrastructure background (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Cloud security, etc)
• Strong network infrastructure background (routing and routing protocols, switching, VLANs)
• Palo Alto Networks experience (Firewalls, Panorama)
• Automation experience (Python, Terraform, Ansible, XSOAR)
• Leadership behaviors
  • Company - Delivering new features and functions that are meticulously well-engineered and well executed in a risk conscious way.
  • Results - Take responsibility for delivering on commitments.
  • People - Leading initiatives, delegating/sharing the workload, knowledge sharing and cross training, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Thought/Technical - Developing SME level skills and learning about new trends in the industry and advocating for new paradigms.

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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-29-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $104,000.00 to $175,600.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.