Senior Information Security Engineer

• Performs intrusion scope and root cause analysis
• Assists in containment and remediation actions
• Serves as an escalation point for Cyber Fusion Center analysts
• Supports Purple Team engagements as a subject matter expert
• Conducts proactive Threat Hunting exercises based on relevant threat intelligence
• Works collaboratively with members from other Security Operations teams to drive Incident Response/Threat Hunting and overall program maturity
• Conducts legal holds/forensic analysis across multiple operating systems as required
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in Incident Response, guides technical and non-technical teams through the Incident Response lifecycle while driving containment, remediation, and lessons learned management.
• Serves as the technical lead during Incident Response engagements.
• Briefs Cybersecurity Leadership team throughout incidents.

Do you have experience in WAF?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science preferred

• 7+ years of technology, information security and/or application security experience
• Expert in top security flaws and resolutions as listed by OWASP, SANS etc.
• Strong experience with automation, automated runbooks, and ability to support the automation of high fidelity processes.
• Expert with SIEM, EDR, and other event correlation technologies.
• Experience with AI, generative and agentic, preferred
• Strong experience across multiple Operating Systems
• Knowledge of modern web and mobile applications frameworks and their security requirements
• Knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and standards
• Knowledge of Web Application Firewalls, SSL/TLS, Forward and reverse proxies
• Knowledge of security considerations around virtualization and cloud applications
• Experience with incident response, forensics and evidence preservation
• Ability to communicate technical security requirements to technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to collaborate with technical and vendor personnel, cloud service providers
• Available off-hours/on-call to handle occasional incidents and escalations

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

3.93.9 out of 5 stars Austin, TX Hybrid work $165,000 - $185,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance, You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information., The annual base salary range is $165,000 to $185,000 per year. Total on-target compensation includes a base salary and short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers.

Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital-first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next-generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper.

Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences.

Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.