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# Security Engineer 4

- **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $179,400 - $204,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60400035-security-engineer-4

## About the Role

* High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
 * At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology
 * At least 3 years of experience working in a cloud-based environment
 * At least 2 years of experience designing and implementing automated security solutions, * 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, JavaScript, etc.
 * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD integration

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

## Description

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Security Engineers who are passionate about building automated controls, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps solutions to join our team. As a Security Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving major technical transformations and securing enterprise platforms across Capital One.

What You'll Do:

 * 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