Information Security Engineer

American Express Albany, New York
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December 31, 2022
American Express
Albany, New York

Description



At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we re supporting our customers financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what s possible and we re proud to back each other every step of the way.



When you join Team Amex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. Here, you ll learn and grow as we champion your meaningful career journey with programs, benefits, and flexibility to back you personally and professionally. Every colleague share in the company s success.



Together, we ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to our customers, communities, and each other every day. And we ll do it with integrity and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they truly belong. Join #TeamAmex and let s lead the way together.



Program Overview



The Data Encryption Team (DE) is tasked with providing centralized requirements and security recommendations to ensure American Express designs a cloud journey with security integration across all layers of Hybrid Cloud. The team works with multi-functional and cross-enterprise teams that define requirements, develop architecture specifications, select and pilot new technologies, develop enterprise-scale deployment plans and lead implementations for security capabilities across the AXP Cloud Journey.



The Information Security Engineer is an integral member of the Data Encryption Team, responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining a data encryption capability, assist in technology assessment and making security recommendations, as well as delivery of processes and technology to consistently track and deliver against goals. The Information Security Engineer will report to the Director of Information Security, and will work in collaboration with other information security teams, Enterprise Cloud Team, and Enterprise Architecture groups, to drive consistent, secure capability and compliance for new functions within cloud. In this role, the Information Security Engineer will leverage knowledge across all domains of security, assess and design cloud architectures, and influence direction for cloud across the entire AXP organization.



Responsibilities




  • Supporting the stability, security, and scalability of installed systems.



  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure compliance of data protection standards.



  • Installing or upgrading Vormetric and Voltage Securedata application software.



  • Troubleshooting encryption appliances and provide technical support



  • Monitor and report system availability, performance, policy updates and capacity.



  • Managing user access. (Encryption Policies)



  • Maintaining server architecture security within the application encryption configuration.



  • Availability outside of working hours to implement first time encryptions and resolve emergency issues promptly.



  • Support data migrations for applications with respect to data encryption.





As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers digital lives. Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems. American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source. And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Find your place in technology of #TeamAmex.



Minimum Qualifications




  • 5 years experience with RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows, server setup, and system administration.



  • 2 years experience supporting Third party cryptographic solutions providing data encryption and key management capabilities.



  • 2 years of experience of PKI/Certificate Management





Preferred Qualifications:




  • Experience with Vormetric or Gemalto Data Security Manager.



  • Experience with HP Voltage Securedata



  • Experience with Hashicorp Vault



  • Experience with databases, patch management, and networks including LAN and WAN.



  • Detailed understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography concepts.



  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.



  • Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and system issues when they arise.



  • Understanding or experience with hands-on scripting and programming languages. (Python/bash/Powershell)





Qualifications



Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually bonus benefits



The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.



American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.



We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.



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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.



Job: Technology



Primary Location: United States



Schedule Full-time



Req ID: 22030314


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