Job Description
Center 3 (1+075), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSr. Cybersecurity Engineer
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical 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.
Responsibilities :
Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience and scalability of your solutions
Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity
About You :
You have a desire to work in a very fast moving, forward leaning, and modern computing environment
You have a deep passion for Securing modern computing platforms
You have a strong desire to continually learn about new technologies
You possess strong conceptual thinking and communication skills
You are able to work well under minimal supervision
You are a demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including upper management, IT leaders, and technology vendors
You maintain calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality
You have a deep understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives
Basic Qualifications :
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 4 years of experience in Cloud Native technologies (Amazon Web Services)
At least 3 years of experience with security engineering
At least 3 years of experience with architecture, networking, and cloud infrastructure
At least 2 years of experience supporting SaaS platforms
At least 2 years of experience with containers runtimes (Docker, Kubernetes, Fargate)
Experience utilizing Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree
6+ years of experience with architecture, networking, and cloud infrastructure
2+ years of experience in public cloud security and multi-cloud environments
2+ years of experience with Python
Experience applying security concepts to network architectures
Experience with Threat Modeling
Familiarity with Penetration Testing or Offensive and Defensive Security techniques
Experience with Vulnerability Management practices in multi-cloud environments
Experience with integrating SaaS products into an Enterprise Environment
Experience in a regulated environment
Familiarity with AWS network products / technologies (VPC, load balancing, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, NACLs, and Security Groups)
Demonstrated understanding of core networking concepts (IPv4, IPv6, TCP / UDP, IP Routing, and IP Subnetting)
Experience assessing impact, risk, and remediation of vulnerabilities in 3rd-party vendors
One of the following certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
New York City (Hybrid On-Site) : $165,100 - $188,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical 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.
Responsibilities :
Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience and scalability of your solutions
Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization and diversity
About You :
You have a desire to work in a very fast moving, forward leaning, and modern computing environment
You have a deep passion for Securing modern computing platforms
You have a strong desire to continually learn about new technologies
You possess strong conceptual thinking and communication skills
You are able to work well under minimal supervision
You are a demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including upper management, IT leaders, and technology vendors
You maintain calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality
You have a deep understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives
Basic Qualifications :
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 4 years of experience in Cloud Native technologies (Amazon Web Services)
At least 3 years of experience with security engineering
At least 3 years of experience with architecture, networking, and cloud infrastructure
At least 2 years of experience supporting SaaS platforms
At least 2 years of experience with containers runtimes (Docker, Kubernetes, Fargate)
Experience utilizing Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree
6+ years of experience with architecture, networking, and cloud infrastructure
2+ years of experience in public cloud security and multi-cloud environments
2+ years of experience with Python
Experience applying security concepts to network architectures
Experience with Threat Modeling
Familiarity with Penetration Testing or Offensive and Defensive Security techniques
Experience with Vulnerability Management practices in multi-cloud environments
Experience with integrating SaaS products into an Enterprise Environment
Experience in a regulated environment
Familiarity with AWS network products / technologies (VPC, load balancing, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, NACLs, and Security Groups)
Demonstrated understanding of core networking concepts (IPv4, IPv6, TCP / UDP, IP Routing, and IP Subnetting)
Experience assessing impact, risk, and remediation of vulnerabilities in 3rd-party vendors
One of the following certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
New York City (Hybrid On-Site) : $165,100 - $188,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr cybersecurity engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
