Job Description

Are you looking to build a career in the financial services sector? Are you ready to unleash your cyber security skills? Join Western Union as an Information Security Engineer.

Motivated by our values: purpose driven, globally minded, and trustworthy & respectful

We’re a FinTech that’s using insight from customers and colleagues worldwide to improve financial services for families, small businesses, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. We’re a team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories. We believe when money moves, better things happen.

Relentless pursuit of Better

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, maintaining, and continuously improving cloud-based systems and networks.  You will be responsible for the operations of secure cloud infrastructure, the security platforms and software across a variety of domains and environments.  You will install, maintain and upgrade the organization’s cloud computing environment and core infrastructure.

You will assist in implementing, deploying, and maintaining security access solutions and update current identity and security access solutions to include the cloud-based solutions.  You will research and design security solutions for new technologies across all platforms and environments.  You will also investigate changes/updates in current security solutions as well as the Cyber security industry and implement best practices in design and delivery.  You are able to answer general inquiries regarding information security practice or security access.  You will write technical specifications for procurement and implementation of security appliance and software products.   You will participate in audit support activities, as they pertain to Cyber Security and Identity and Access management for both internal and external audits.   You will perform required activities to resolve open audit issues.  You will provide input for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Metrics reporting.  You will write and review policies/procedures for audit and regulatory compliance as necessary.  You recommend procedural changes to enhance the Security Team.  You will identify opportunities to automate or streamline current processes.  You will troubleshoot and resolve security system access issues.  You will execute scans and reports related to vulnerability and configuration management.  You will participate in IR exercise and API security initiatives.  You will develop security related automation.

For this role you will need a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in Information Technology with 2+ years in Information Security.  You will have experience granting role-based access within applications and enforcing a least privilege model.  You will have experience in securing, implementing, managing, and maintaining solutions in one of the following cloud provider environments:  AWS, GCP, OCI or Azure. You have a good understanding of best practices on how to secure those environments as well as staying up on the latest trends and risks to cloud platforms. 

You would be a strong candidate if you have proficiency in secure coding/scripting and automation.   You desire to grow as a multi-domain security SME.  You have familiarity with IT Audit lifecycle and frameworks.  You also have familiarity with multiple operating systems and various hardening techniques.  You have an understanding of change control practices and experience building solutions in lab/dev environments, producing test cases, etc.  You have a good understanding of Linux and Windows.  You have a strong understand of cloud computing concepts. 

Join us, and let’s connect the world

Western Union is transforming its business and shaping the financial services sector by driving quality, convenience, and customer service to new levels of excellence. It’s an exciting time for our organization, as the largest cross-border money transfer operator, trusted by millions of consumers around the world. If you’re ready to unleash your potential to help drive change through bottom-up innovation, apply now.

We’re a company on the move, and we want our people to grow and develop. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as a great salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about our diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams, while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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