Cyber Security Engineer III - SailPoint

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer III to lead the engineering and administration of cybersecurity technologies. This remote role involves assessing vulnerabilities, designing security solutions, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering, administration, and continuous improvement of identity security platforms and related cybersecurity technologies
• Design, develop, implement, and support SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions and integrations
• Integrate SailPoint with enterprise platforms including ServiceNow, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, and other IAM solutions
• Support identity governance functions such as access certifications, role management, provisioning, deprovisioning, and segregation of duties
• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities across applications, networks, cloud environments, and IAM systems. Design and implement risk mitigation strategies that strengthen the organization's security posture
• Develop custom SailPoint solutions using Java, BeanShell, XML, REST APIs, ANT, and Maven
• Build and maintain custom JAR files and integrate components to support business requirements
• Partner with security operations teams investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Develop monitoring, alerting, reporting, and response processes for IAM and security-related events
• Assist in the development of enterprise security policies, standards, and governance strategies
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and developers
• Develop and maintain front-end components using JavaScript, Angular, React, or similar frameworks
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to secure coding practices
• Leverage DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Git, containerization, and cloud technologies to improve software delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in systems engineering, networking or information security technologies -OR- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering, networking or information security technologies
• 6+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity, IAM, or security engineering functions
• 5+ years of hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ implementation and administration experience
• Strong Java development experience, including customization of SailPoint solutions
• Experience developing custom workflows, rules, plugins, connectors, and integrations
• Experience with REST APIs, XML, JSON, SQL, and web services
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices
• Strong understanding of identity governance, access management, and cybersecurity principles
• Experience with Git, Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience integrating SailPoint with ServiceNow, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, RSA SecurID, or similar platforms
• Experience with cloud security technologies across AWS and Azure
• Proficiency in back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or similar)
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and security controls
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to enterprise monitoring, SIEM, and threat detection platforms
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CIAM, SailPoint IdentityIQ Certification, or SailPoint Identity Security Professional
• Security+
• CEH
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• AWS Security Specialty