Senior Associate Cybersecurity Engineer ( Security Automation )
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
Senior Associate Cybersecurity Engineer ( Security Automation ) Location Riverwoods, IL : 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. : 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. The Senior Associate Cybersecurity Engineer contributes to developing the cybersecurity engineering roadmap, and delivers/designs secure systems, cyber applications, technical projects and regulatory and risk requirements. This includes cybersecurity engineered solutions, framework, program optimization, vulnerability remediation, metrics reporting, performance analysis and mitigation of operational risk in a high velocity culture. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. We are looking for a technical Cybersecurity engineer, who can drive the Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) development lifecycle, in support of the security operations & Incident Response teams. Along with the skills of developing automated solutions, individuals should have a background and or knowledge in cloud infrastructure in particular experience deploying cloud platforms primarily through infrastructure as code and automation. Individuals should also have experience testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues within Python or other programming languages. Responsibilities Design, implement, standardize, and maintain efficient and reusable Python code or other programming language Write, test, and maintain automation scripts and or workflows within SOAR platform Review, test, debug, and resolve technical issues throughout all stages of Software Development Life Cycle Ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced ever-changing environment with a team of like-minded, cross-functional individuals Develops engineering specifications to ensure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts to conform with security, resilience, and dependability requirements at the software application, system, and network environment level Assists cybersecurity architects in the design and development of security solutions consistent with business goals and risk tolerance Validates current and future state architectural models to assess impact across assigned Cybersecurity technology systems Ensures compliance to audit, regulatory and legal requirements. Designs and implements solutions to align with the Cybersecurity Strategy Builds and maintains effective relationships with peers and internal business partners. Manages relationships with security partners and vendors. Maintains in-depth knowledge of security trends, threats and attack techniques Drives research innovation and continuous coverage of malicious activity in custom intelligence research tools. Maintains in-depth knowledge of security trends, threats and attack techniques Correlates incident data to identify specific vulnerabilities and makes recommendations that enable expeditious remediation Minimum Qualifications At a minimum, here's what we need from you: Bachelors - Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Security, Information Technology 1+ Years - Information Security, Application Security, Security Engineering or related Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of advanced beginner on the Dreyfus engineering scale Preferred Qualifications Bonus Points If You Have: Experience developing with Python Prior consulting experience Experience with container services (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) Linux administration experience Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Google, or Azure) Experience using Agile methodologies Experience in API development/consumption Demonstrated proficiency in cyber security platforms: SOAR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, Endpoint Security External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview. What are you waiting for? Apply today! And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers. 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. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer ( EEO is the law ). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover. Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-09-2025. 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 $71,500.00 to $121,100.00. 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)
Posted 2025-09-10
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