Information Security Engineer

We are seeking an Information Security Engineer for a bank in Plano, TX, who will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security solutions within the organization. 

The ideal candidate will be strong in Identity Governance Administration (IGA) using Sailpoint or Saviynt; defining and implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC); automation of the user lifecycle (joiner, mover, leaver processes); integrations with Workday, Okta, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Salesforce; automating access requests; and access reviews.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day implementation, monitoring, and operational support of hardware, software, customer applications, managed solutions, and service provider relationships.
• Engage in information security projects that evaluate existing security infrastructure and propose changes as defined by security leadership and architects. Additionally, deliver projects on time, within budget and in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Research, validate and deploy solutions meeting security and business needs.
• Ensure security solutions, policies and procedures are sufficient to meet and respond to threats to our data and infrastructure.
• Recommend and provide technical support processes, metrics, and SLAs
• Support and document the implementation of approved security services and infrastructure components
• Conduct performance testing to stress the limitations of security solutions while at the same time ensuring business innovation and day-to-day processes are not negatively impacted.
• Define tuning and configuration parameters/settings for technologies, platforms, and systems to meet operational requirements.
• Design, develop, and deliver Identity and Access Management and Identity Governance and Administration technical solutions for both Cloud and On-Premises.
• Define access review and new certification processes, and manage certification campaign cycles until completion, as well as provide continued maintenance and support for data security policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CIAM, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer, etc.)

• Expertise in enterprise IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, BeyondTrust, Delinea) and their application in banking environments. 
• Advanced understanding of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos) and their integration with financial systems. 
• Deep experience with directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID, Okta Universal Directory) and their role in securing banking infrastructure. 
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (primarily Azure) and their IAM frameworks, with a focus on hybrid deployments. 
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java) to automate IAM processes and enhance operational resilience. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking security controls (e.g., SIEM, PKI, IDAM, firewalls) and modern solutions (e.g., EDR, threat intelligence, deception technologies) as they relate to identity architecture. 
• Proven experience implementing cloud-based security policies and operational practices in regulated financial environments. 
• Mastery of regulatory frameworks and standards, including FFIEC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, SOX, and SOC 2. 
• Extensive experience with security audits, log analysis, and risk assessments. 
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to auditors and regulators. 
• Strategic and tactical problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to make high-stakes decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to work in a hybrid work environment with 3 days per week on-site in Plano.

An excellent work environment, a competitive compensation package, and an opportunity for advancement are offered to the right person.