CardWorks

Information Security Engineer II

CardWorks$97K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Three years of experience as a Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Incident Responder, or a related role in the Credit Card or Consumer Finance Industry.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of advanced security event monitoring and incident response practices.
  • Experience engineering and managing SIEM platforms and security tools.
  • Proficient in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for threat hunting and security investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and enhance information security processes to safeguard bank data and systems.
  • Monitor security incidents and conduct network intrusion detection.
  • Support and maintain security tools and services.
  • Investigate security events and respond to incidents, performing log analysis.
  • Work with IT Security Engineers on penetration testing and digital forensics.
  • Assist auditors in providing compliance evidence to regulatory bodies.
  • Communicate security risks to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and observed holidays.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Participation in wellness programs and employee engagement activities.
Full Job Description

Company: CardWorks Servicing, LLC

Worksite Address: 101 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury, New York 11797. Work from home benefit provided. Worksites are unanticipated.

 

Job Title: Information Security Engineer II

Salary: $97,800.00/year

Job Duties:

  • Implement, operate, monitor, and improve information security processes and systems that protect the Bank’s data, customers, and computer systems from business disruption, data/identity compromise, cyber fraud, and regulatory criticism.
  • Perform security incident event management and network intrusion detection using security concepts, defense-in-depth strategies, security tools, and protocols.
  • Engage in the support of security-focused tools and services.
  • Conduct security event monitoring, investigation, detection, and incident response, including log analysis and documentation of investigations.
  • Perform incident response on escalated tickets.
  • Participate in major incident response engagements.
  • Use a variety of tools to monitor system and application log alerts for indication of unauthorized activity and perform analysis on infected systems.
  • Engineer, tune, and operate log sources, alerts, rules, and monitors in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, that collects, correlates, and analyzes security logs and events in real-time to detect threats and enable rapid incident response.
  • Work with IT Security Engineers and assist with gathering information during penetration testing, incident handling/digital forensics, continuous monitoring, and intrusion detection/prevention.
  • Work with auditors to provide the required evidence of compliance with the regulatory bodies.
  • Comply with all the Bank’s internal control policies and procedures.
  • Understand and comply with all laws and regulations to which the Bank is subject.
  • Communicate problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, noncompliance with laws and regulations, policy violations, or illegal acts.
  • Communicate security issues and risks to individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds.
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve complex security, hardware, and network systems.
  • Research cybersecurity and technology trends, news, and hacking techniques.
  • Use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to run advanced queries for threat hunting, anomaly detection, and security event investigations in the XDR platform.
  • Work from home benefit provided. Worksites are unanticipated.
  • Required to travel to 10705 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, Utah 84095 one day per week.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field. 

 

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Incident Responder or a closely related occupation.

Special Requirements: Three (3) years of experience as a Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Incident Responder or a closely related occupation must be in the Credit Card Industry or Consumer Finance Industry.

Demonstrable knowledge and prior experience in:

  • Advanced security event monitoring, investigation, and response capabilities.
  • Engineering, tuning, and operating on the SIEM platform.
  • Security concepts, defense-in-depth strategies, security tools, and protocols.
  • Communicating security issues and risks to individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving complex security, hardware, and network systems.
  • Researching cybersecurity and technology trends, news, and hacking techniques.
  • Kusto Query Language (KQL).

Travel Requirements: Required to travel to 10705 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, Utah 84095 one day per week.

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

 

To Apply: Apply at https://www.cardworksservicing.com/careers/. Only qualified applicants should apply. Must have U.S. employment authorization. Do not apply if you are in F-1 or H-1 status or otherwise require employer sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization.

 #LI-DNI

Our Employee Value Proposition

  • Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program 
  • Benefits Package -Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more) 
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability 
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays 
  • Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition


We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite.  Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.


About CardWorks

CardWorks is a financial services company that provides a range of credit card and loan products to consumers. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. CardWorks offers credit cards, personal loans, and merchant services through its various subsidiaries, including Merrick Bank, Continental Finance, and Genesis Financial Solutions. The company has a focus on serving consumers with less-than-perfect credit, and its products are designed to help customers build or rebuild their credit scores. CardWorks has over 1,000 employees and is committed to providing excellent customer service and innovative financial solutions.
Learn more about CardWorks
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1987

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at CardWorks

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Information Security Engineer II jobs: