Cyber Security Engineer

General Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer serves as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing cybersecurity guidance, technical direction, and support across enterprise projects and initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring that cybersecurity requirements, controls, and best practices are effectively integrated into technology solutions and business processes.

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, and implementing security solutions to protect enterprise systems, applications, data, and infrastructure across cloud, on premise, and hybrid environments. This role focuses on building and integrating security controls, enabling secure architecture, and ensuring that security requirements are embedded across technology platforms and business initiatives.

The Cybersecurity Engineer plays a key role in advancing modern security capabilities through the design and development of AI driven security solutions to enhance detection, response, and overall security operations. The position is expected to leverage automation and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness across daily cybersecurity operations and processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, engineer, and implement security controls and solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on premise environments in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
Build and maintain secure enterprise architectures, ensuring security is fully integrated across infrastructure, applications, identity systems, and data platforms.
Develop and implement security engineering solutions to address vulnerabilities, improve control effectiveness, and strengthen the overall security posture.
Design and implement automation and orchestration capabilities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability of cybersecurity operations.
Design and develop AI driven security solutions to enhance detection, analytics, and response capabilities against evolving cyber threats.
Engineer and implement AI based capabilities that automate day to day cybersecurity activities, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency.
Develop solutions that augment analyst decision making by providing intelligent insights, prioritization, and contextual analysis of security events.
Continuously optimize security processes and workflows by leveraging AI and automation to improve scalability, consistency, and overall effectiveness of cybersecurity operations.
Develop and validate security policies, standards, and technical controls aligned to industry frameworks such as NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP.
Engineer and integrate security tools and platforms, including SIEM, EDR, IAM, cloud security, and data protection technologies.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure secure design and implementation of enterprise systems, applications, and technology solutions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks through engineering solutions, architecture improvements, and control enhancements.
Research and evaluate emerging security technologies and innovations, including advanced automation and AI capabilities, and recommend adoption where appropriate.
Support the development and execution of the enterprise cybersecurity roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving risk landscapes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Certifications (One or more):

CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certifications
Cloud security certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer (AZ 500), or Google Cloud Security Engineer
AI / Machine Learning certifications such as Azure AI Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or Google ML Engineer
Certified AI Professional (CAIP) or similar
Security engineering or technical certifications such as Security +, GIAC (GSEC, GCED, GCIH), OSCP, or CEH
Additional certifications in automation, cloud, or emerging technologies are a plus

Experience

6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT.
3+ years in security engineering roles.
Experience across cloud and on-premise environments.
Experience with enterprise security tools and platforms.
Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
Experience with AI tools.

Knowledge and Skill

Advanced knowledge of security architecture across cloud, on premise, and hybrid environments, with the ability to design and implement robust, scalable security solutions.
Advanced knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Data Protection, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Protection, Cloud Security, Security Operations (Detection and Response), Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Security Automation and Orchestration, and AI driven security capabilities.
Deep expertise in industry frameworks and standards, including NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP, and the ability to apply them to real world security architectures and controls.
Proven experience with automation, orchestration, and AI driven security solutions, including the development and implementation of capabilities that enhance detection, response, and operational efficiency.
Demonstrates a high level of technical acumen with a strong engineering mindset, capable of solving complex security challenges across multiple domains.
Highly analytical and problem solving oriented, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable security improvements.
Ability to effectively operate and deliver outcomes in complex, matrixed enterprise environments, collaborating across engineering, operations, and business teams.

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not open to applicants who need visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship at this time.

ABOUT US

Popular is Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular’s employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

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