Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Overview

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, along with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and you will help define the future of American Express.

In this role, you will advance the Security Automation program by designing and developing security-focused automation tools as American Express transitions toward a hybrid cloud environment. You will collaborate with Technology Risk, Information Security, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security Strategy, Cloud Operations, and various other teams to implement security code elements that drive automation.

Compensation: $103,750.00 to $174,750.00 annually + bonus + benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance the Network Security Automation program by providing security code components for automation across private and public multi-cloud environments.
• Engage with architects and subject matter experts to create comprehensive network automation solutions.
• Recognize opportunities for integrating innovative technologies to address current requirements and anticipate future challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Information Security domains including Network Security (Firewalls), Internet Security, and Cloud Security.
• Over 8 years of experience as a developer with a proven record of successful project delivery.
• More than 5 years of experience in software development utilizing Java, JavaScript (Node.js), or Python.
• Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Background in microservices architecture with an understanding of both classical and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience with Docker, the Open Containers Initiative, or similar container technologies.
• Solid understanding of Cloud architecture, particularly in securing public cloud environments.
• Knowledge of security configuration management, container security, endpoint security, and secrets management.
• Familiarity with network architecture, proxy infrastructure, and enabling programs for network access.
• Experience in the Spring Boot framework.
• Experience in CICD/Automation and developing resilient, self-healing code bases.
• A strong attitude, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn and collaborate.
• A mindset oriented towards innovation, continuous improvement, and challenging the status quo.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of Cloud Engineering or Security Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Security, GCP Cloud DevOps Engineer, or GCP Cloud Security Engineer).
• Knowledge in areas such as Infrastructure Vulnerability, Data Loss Prevention, End User Security, and Identity & Access Management.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities