Security Engineer (Mid Level) - #1691140

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Why Join Capco?

Capco is a global technology and business consultancy focused on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry.

You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, transforming the financial services industry.

We Are/have

• Experts across Capital Markets, Insurance, Payments, Retail Banking, and Wealth & Asset Management.
• Deep knowledge in financial services offerings, including Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, and Core Banking.
• Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there.
• Focused on maintaining our nimble, agile, and entrepreneurial culture.
  
  

The Role

We are looking for engineers who want to play a key part in supporting the evolution of the Financial Services industry one project at a time. You will be expected to be a strong team player who prides themselves on delivering modern, first class cloud based platforms through practicing best in class Agile ways of working at all times.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advanced security engineering strategies to fortify infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments.
• Lead security initiatives across the SDLC, integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Container scanning using tools such as CheckmarxOne, Prisma Cloud, or equivalents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design principles in all engineering efforts.
• Design and implement robust endpoint protection and cloud security solutions to defend against evolving threats.
• Implement and monitor cloud configurations to align with compliance standards and best practices, focusing on proactive defense mechanisms.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for data protection (encryption, tokenization, masking) across the data lifecycle.
• Oversee security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines to automate vulnerability detection and resolution.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, network security audits, and code reviews to ensure application and infrastructure security.
• Guide engineering teams to adopt secure development practices and ensure continuous improvement in security maturity.
• Monitor and test new security tools to enhance the organization’s defenses against emerging threats.
  
  

Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and tools like CheckmarxOne, Prisma Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in SAST, DAST, SCA, and Container scanning, with hands-on experience integrating these tools into development pipelines.
• Extensive experience in endpoint security, cloud security, and network protection.
• Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong focus on securing cloud architectures.
• Solid understanding of data security principles and mechanisms, including encryption and masking.
• Familiarity with major security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP).
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Go, or Java.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively across technical and business teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or cloud-specific security certifications.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to thought leadership initiatives.
  
  

A Day in the Life of an Engineer at Capco

• Collaborating with clients to define and implement robust, secure solutions.
• Designing and developing security frameworks for both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Supporting engineering teams with the integration of automated security tools and practices.
• Conducting hands-on assessments of security architectures and offering actionable recommendations.
• Sharing insights and building Capco’s internal security capabilities.
  
  

We Offer

• A work culture focused on innovation and building lasting value for our clients and employees
• Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise
• A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients
• A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture
• Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits, including maternity / adoption / shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
  
  

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