Security Engineer at Charles Schwab

Pay range:

USD $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

Join our team as a Security Engineer and help shape the future of secure, user-friendly enterprise solutions. In this role, you'll design and optimize security controls, integrate AI-driven automation, and ensure frictionless user experiences across critical applications. You'll collaborate on innovative projects, proactively monitor and maintain security tools, and continuously expand your technical expertise through training and certifications. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, operational excellence, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver measurable impact, we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities Operational Excellence in Cybersecurity Tools and Processes

• Design and implement network and cloud cybersecurity solutions for complex, ambiguous problems.
• Identify short-term risk mitigation strategies while driving systemic improvements.
• Support organizational cybersecurity goals and influence team projects with sound technical judgment.
• Maintain and optimize network and cloud security tools through timely patching, proactive monitoring, and automation of repetitive tasks.
• Implement robust alerting systems and streamline architectures to reduce operational overhead.
• Conduct user experience testing for all changes and communicate proactively with stakeholders.
• Detect and respond urgently to technical security issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Leverage AI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to automate repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance troubleshooting.

Knowledge Management and Development

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation and training materials for assigned products.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and support cross-training initiatives.
• Engage in continuous improvement of documentation and training processes.
• Complete formal training and pursue certifications in advanced security engineering, cloud security, and AI integration.
• Broaden cross-domain knowledge (e.g., networking, Dev Sec Ops, identity management) to improve collaboration and solution design.

Integration, Projects, and Initiatives

• Deliver on assigned projects and resiliency programs within time, budget, and scope.
• Drive integration efforts, projects, and strategic initiatives by fostering strong cross-team collaboration.
• Represent the team's objectives effectively while maintaining clear, actionable artifacts such as diagrams, timelines, and procedural documentation.
• Deploy pilots and proof-of-concepts, validating assumptions before enterprise-wide rollout

What you have Qualifications Knowledge & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• 2+ years of direct experience with Cybersecurity tools selection, design, deployment, maintenance, and operations
• 2+ years of direct engineering experience with Network and Cloud Security solutions (IDS, IPS, WAF, DDOS Mitigation, CDN, SIEM, SWG, SASE, ZTNA, CASB, etc.)
• Working knowledge of networking and cloud security knowledge & concepts
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST 800-53)
• Working knowledge of compliance and legal requirements (State and Federal) including SOX, GLBA, GDPR
• Experience with secure design principles, cybersecurity capabilities, and networking fundamentals
• Automation experience desired (Python, scripts, Ansible, Salt, etc.)

Education & Certifications

• 4-year college degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity (or equivalent)
• Security certifications (Security+, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP, CDPSE, GIAC/SANS, or equivalent)
• Cloud certifications (CCSP, CCSK, Cloud+, AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Operating System certifications (MCSE, RHCE, Linux+, Server+, or equivalent)
• Network certifications (Network+, CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Technical foundation in security engineering, with working knowledge of network and cloud platforms
• Demonstrable emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and self-regulation
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Resourceful, creative, innovative, results driven, collaborative, and adaptable
• Ability to work in a complex demanding environment by drawing on a pool of technical experience, business understanding, and good judgment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while working across multiple projects
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Effective listener who engages with stakeholders to understand their requirements and infer practical solutions

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What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance