Cybersecurity Engineer

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$78,000 - $124,750

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. How will you make an impact in this role? We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Proxy Engineer to support enterprise-level network and data security operations. This role focuses on managing proxy systems, implementing secure configurations, and supporting data loss prevention initiatives to ensure the protection, compliance, and reliability of corporate IT infrastructure.

Requirements

Associate degree in Networking Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline
2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network administration, or related IT security roles
Prior experience managing proxy environments or DLP tools is highly desirable
Windows and Linux administration experience
Network troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with DLP systems and proxy configuration tools
Certificate and Keytab management experience
Familiarity with Python scripting and automation concepts

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise proxy systems to ensure secure data routing and reliable network connectivity
Manage SSL certificates, Keytabs, and proxy templates, minimizing service downtime during updates or deployments
Collaborate with senior engineers on automation testing and enterprise rerouting projects
Assist with vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and implementation of security best practices
Support disaster recovery planning and execution, ensuring systems meet corporate continuity standards
Monitor Symantec DLP systems and respond to alerts to prevent unauthorized data transmission
Conduct risk analysis and enforce enterprise data handling policies in alignment with compliance frameworks
Perform Windows and Linux system administration, including upgrades, maintenance, and backup procedures
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, router configurations, and firewall policies
Partner with IT operations, compliance, and development teams to uphold enterprise security standards
Document processes, incident responses, and configuration changes for audit and knowledge-sharing purposes

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities