Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bread Financial is a technology-forward financial services company providing payment, lending, and saving solutions. The Staff Cyber Security Engineer will provide technical leadership for cybersecurity solutions across complex environments, with a focus on AI Detection & Response and AI Security Posture Management. The role will lead security initiatives, design controls for AI/ML ecosystems and cloud environments, investigate incidents, and drive risk remediation and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement resilient security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments; address complex threat scenarios and incorporate emerging cybersecurity and technology trends. - (40%)
- Lead security initiatives across multiple teams; provide technical direction, guidance, and mentorship to engineers and security practitioners. - (25%)
- Leads investigation and response to complex security incidents; drive root cause analysis and long‑term risk remediation. - (15%)
- Contribute to development and refinement of security standards, patterns, and controls aligned with risk and business objectives. - (10%)
- Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and platform teams to embed security into system design and delivery. - (10%)
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering; or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
- 8+ years of experience working in cybersecurity, security operations, IAM, PAM, cyber defense, or related technical roles
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments
- Proven ability to lead complex technical work, operate independently, and influence security outcomes across multiple teams
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts, behavioral analytics, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and AI agent architectures
- Experience evaluating, integrating, and operationalizing commercial AI security platforms and emerging AI technologies
- Experience designing cloud-native security architectures in Amazon Web Services and Azure environments
- Ability to travel up to 10% annually
- Communicate/Hearing
- Communicate/Talking
- Stationary Position/Seated
- Typing/Writing
- Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment
- You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for any sponsorship now or in the future from any employer or organization
- The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering; or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
- Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, and/or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security)
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, security operations, IAM, PAM, cyber defense, or related technical domains
- 2+ years of experience applying frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 for LLM applications, MITRE ATLAS, and NIST AI Risk Management
- 2+ years of experience focused on securing AI/ML environments and other emerging technologies
- Knowledge of AI security tooling, model monitoring, AI governance platforms, and AI-specific security controls
- Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location
Benefits
- Remote or Hybrid work environment, with 3 to 4 days per month required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits, including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short- and long-term disability, for eligible regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more and their spouses/domestic partners and children under age 26.
- New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire, with the exception of disability coverage, which has a 6-month waiting period.
- Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period.
- Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.
- All associates receive 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
- Associates except those located in Illinois receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.
- Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.
- Hired associates can elect to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.
- Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Opportunities to grow your career, give back to your community, and participate in an award-winning culture.
- A diverse suite of benefits supporting overall wellness.
- Opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.
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