Security Engineer 4 (SWG, Remote Access)

Capital One • Riverwoods, IL

20d • Remote

About The Position

Capital One is seeking a Security Engineer to build automated controls, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps solutions. The role focuses on designing and delivering security platforms across cloud and on-premises environments, securing enterprise platforms, and driving technical transformations. The engineer will also support security tools through investigations, analysis, and break-fix work.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology.
• At least 4 years of experience with Secure Web Gateways (SWG), proxy technologies, and remote access solutions.
• At least 2 years of experience designing and implementing automated security solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience building specialization and expertise in a focused discipline of cybersecurity.
• 4+ years of experience with CI/CD security integration, infrastructure as code, or serverless computing.
• 5+ years of experience with security tools such as IAM, endpoint, vulnerability management, or network security technologies.
• 6+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure security engineering.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale architecture or automation initiatives.
• One or more professional certifications: CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, CIDPRO, or GIAC Cloud Security.
• Experience in application security and software development in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of technology platforms and automated controls across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions for IAM, endpoint, network, and data protection systems.
• Develop advanced automation for vulnerability management, detection, and compliance monitoring.
• Serve as a technical advisor during complex incident response and forensics investigations.
• Partner with software, cloud, and infrastructure teams to embed security by design into enterprise platforms.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies, ensuring interoperability and operational scalability.
• Influence and codify engineering standards, patterns, and reusable modules.
• Participate in ongoing support of security tools, including investigations, analysis, and break-fix.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.
• Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED