Cyber Security Engineer

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Regular Or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please Review The Following Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our security team and support the deployment, management, and optimization of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform across our enterprise. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with endpoint detection and response (EDR), incident investigation, threat hunting, and policy configuration within CrowdStrike. Responsibilities include managing integrations with SIEM/SOAR platforms, monitoring alerts, tuning detections to reduce false positives, and supporting incident response activities. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, network security fundamentals, and endpoint protection strategies. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in cybersecurity engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CISSP), and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

• Develop and maintain the technical IT/cyber capabilities including all phases of the software development lifecycle and software stack which includes threat modeling of application designs, static application security testing (SAST), software composition analysis (SCA), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and penetration testing.
• Participate in efforts related to designing, planning, enhancing, and testing all cybersecurity technologies used throughout the enterprise including base-lining current systems, trend analysis, and capacity planning as required for future systems requirements and new technologies.
• Participate in the analysis of information to determine, recommend, and plan the use of new technologies, or modifications to existing equipment and systems that will provide capability for proposed project or workload, efficient operation and effective use of allotted resources
• Participate in the implementation of new information security technologies or integration of existing technologies including initial configuration, installation, change management, and operational handoff
• Take a new perspective on existing solutions to solve complex problems and exercise judgment based on the analysis (e.g. modeling, testing, etc.) of multiple sources of information.
• Provide technical support of information security technologies, providing problem analysis and resolution in a timely manner and explain and interpret complex, difficult, or sensitive information.  
• Lead small cybersecurity projects with manageable risks and resource requirements; plays significant roles in larger, more complex initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in systems engineering or administration or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• In-depth knowledge in applied enterprise information security technologies including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network operating systems, identity management, database activity monitoring, encryption, content filtering, and Mainframe security
• Previous experience in planning and managing IT projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Banking or financial services experience
• Should have strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, network security fundamentals, and endpoint protection strategies.
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience in cybersecurity engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CISSP), and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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