Senior Information Security Specialist-SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Latitude AISalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Senior Manager, Information Security Office Consultant at Capital One
McLean, Virginia, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BankingIndustries
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 6 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
- At least 5 years of experience providing guidance and oversight of Security concepts
- At least 5 years of experience performing security risk assessments and security architecture reviews
- Pragmatic and practical understanding of risk and security, with willingness to escalate and pull in experts
- Comfortable with Cloud Service technologies like Storage Services, Security & Access Control Management, Container Services, and API Implementation and Management
- Familiar with various Cloud computing models including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS along with their architectural differences
- Experience securing large-scale e-commerce platforms, with deep understanding of payments systems and customer data protection across high transaction environments
- Strong technical acumen as a security SME for reviewing architecture, providing risk mitigation solutions, and driving risk management
- Strong conceptual thinking and communication skills
- Ability to work well under minimal supervision
- Demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills and ability to interface effectively with upper management, IT leaders, and technology vendors
- Maintain calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Deep understanding of strategic business objectives and ability to drive results toward those objectives
- Desire to work in a fast-moving, forward-leaning, modern computing environment
- Deep passion for securing modern computing platforms
- Strong desire to continually learn about new technologies
Responsibilities
- Act as an Information Security point of contact for a business function within the Card line of business
- Coordinate and execute proactive Information Security consulting to the business and technology teams covering Infrastructure Security, Resiliency, Data Security, Network Architecture and Design, and User Access Management
- Serve as an expert in Capital One’s Information Security capabilities, solutions, policies, procedures and standards
- Leverage strong technical acumen and be security SME reviewing architecture, providing risk mitigation solutions and driving overall risk management
- Partner closely with engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional partners to help break down complexity and organizational silos to problem solve
- Influence customers to leverage security capabilities and solutions to shift and integrate security to the left in the development processes
- Escalate and manage cyber security risk
- Provide ad hoc support on special Information Security hot topics for the business
- Provide regular updates to executive leadership with your line of business on the overall Information Security health and risk environment
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experiences are required for this role?
Candidates need pragmatic understanding of risk and security, comfort with Cloud Service technologies like Storage Services, Security & Access Control Management, Container Services, and API Implementation, familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models, and experience securing large-scale e-commerce platforms with deep knowledge of payments systems and customer data protection.
What is the company culture like for this role?
The environment is fast-moving, forward-leaning, and focused on modern computing, with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and pushing boundaries in information security while protecting customers and associates.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager role?
Strong candidates have the ability to lead complex problem solving with stakeholders in fast-paced environments, act as security SMEs with technical acumen for reviewing architecture and providing risk mitigation, and experience partnering with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to integrate security early in development.
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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