Security Engineer IV

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VAPlano, TXRichmond, VA
Salary
$197,300–$225,100 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $211k
$123k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $147,500–$213,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 836 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 829 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Security Engineer IV

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As a Security Engineer 4 (SailPoint), you will join a team focused on building automated controls, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps solutions. You will architect, engineer, and deploy enterprise-grade IAM frameworks using advanced data engineering and programmatic automation to create resilient identity solutions. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing data requirements, developing models for problem solving, and designing technology platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. You will also develop automated systems for vulnerability management, detection, and compliance monitoring while partnering with infrastructure teams to embed security by design into enterprise platforms. The role requires expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ and ISC, as well as experience with Java, Python, or JavaScript. Additionally, you will utilize Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation within CI/CD pipelines to ensure operational scalability and secure the organization's core infrastructure.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $196000 from 81 postings across 41 companies.

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Skills

SailPoint IdentityIQ IAM DevSecOps Python Java JavaScript Terraform CloudFormation CI/CD Infrastructure as Code AWS Vulnerability Management Security Architecture Data Engineering Serverless Computing

What you'll do

  • Architect, engineer, and deploy enterprise-grade IAM frameworks using data engineering and programmatic automation.
  • Design and deliver technology platforms and automated controls across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Develop advanced automation for vulnerability management, detection, and compliance monitoring.
  • Embed security by design into enterprise platforms in partnership with software, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
  • Evaluate and integrate new security technologies to ensure interoperability and operational scalability.
  • Codify engineering standards, patterns, and reusable modules to influence technical standards.
  • Provide ongoing support for security tools, including investigation, analysis, and break-fix activities.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
  • At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a cloud-based environment.
  • At least 2 years of experience designing and implementing automated security solutions.
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
  • 3+ years of development and operations experience in SailPoint ISC (preferred).
  • 5+ years of development and operations experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ (preferred).
  • Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript; Infrastructure-as-Code tools; and CI/CD integration.

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