Capital One

Senior Authentication Engineer

McLean, Virginia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Senior Authentication Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview: Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers. At Capital One, you'll be part of a group of makers, breakers, doers, and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. Do you possess an innate desire to learn and work on new and exciting technology and design solutions as it relates to identity and directory services today and into the future? If so, then this opportunity might be for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, enhance, and support the security posture of a highly complex, enterprise-level Authentication services environment in a hybrid on-premise and cloud-hosted configuration. Includes Directory, SSO, Identity Verification, and MFA registration management.
  • Automate day-to-day tasks, provide dashboarding and operational awareness capabilities, and enhance resiliency.
  • Manage enterprise cloud infrastructures in AWS.
  • Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the needs of internal customers.
  • Participate in or lead troubleshooting and incident resolution of complex, high-severity incidents.
  • Develop automated solutions using scripts, pipelines, and cloud-based server-less computing platforms.
  • Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, and implementation documentation.
  • Analyze the current Authentication Services environment to identify both technical and operational opportunities and develop continuous improvement action plans.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in cyber security or information technology.
  • At least 1 year of experience with Active Directory, AWS, PingFed, or PingID.
  • At least 1 year of experience with Cloud Infrastructure management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • 5+ years of experience with securing and managing Active Directory at an enterprise level.
  • 5+ years of experience with EC2, CFT, and AWS cloud infrastructures.
  • 5+ years of experience in Active Directory security.
  • 5+ years of experience developing complex scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, YAML, Python, or other languages to develop automated solutions.

Salary Information:

  • McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
  • Plano, TX: $144,200 - $164,600 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical
  • Richmond, VA: $144,200 - $164,600 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Technical

Note: Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated. Candidates hired in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Actual annualized salary will be reflected in the offer letter.

Incentives: This role is eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits: Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies.

Immigration Sponsorship: At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration-related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Skills

Authentication Services
Directory
SSO
Identity Verification
MFA
Automation scripting
Cloud infrastructure
AWS
Troubleshooting
Incident Resolution
Operational Monitoring
Security Posture Analysis

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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