Sr Software Engineer II - Cybersecurity and Salesforce

The International Card & Risk Services Technology (ICRST) organization delivers

the technology strategy, platforms and solutions that underpin International

Card Services and Credit & Fraud Risk across global markets. With approximately

900 colleagues across the UK, US, Canada, India and Mexico, ICRST plays a

critical role in shaping enterprise-wide technology outcomes and driving

compliance, resilience and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides technical leadership and guidance on cybersecurity initiatives for

Sales Platforms, with a focus on protecting Salesforce applications and data.

* Partners with engineering, technology, product, and business teams to

identify cybersecurity risks and develop solutions that align security

requirements with business objectives.

* Applies cybersecurity engineering principles to the design, implementation,

and ongoing management of technology solutions and security controls.

* Provides cybersecurity expertise and guidance for solutions leveraging the

Salesforce platform, including evaluating security considerations associated

with platform configurations, integrations, access, and data protection.

* Assesses technology solutions and proposed changes for cybersecurity risks,

identifies potential gaps, and recommends appropriate technical controls or

remediation strategies.

* Collaborates with Salesforce platform teams, application owners,

cybersecurity teams, and other stakeholders to ensure security requirements

are appropriately incorporated into technology solutions.

* Supports the development and implementation of secure architecture,

engineering standards, technical controls, and cybersecurity best practices.

* Provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional

colleagues, promoting consistent application of cybersecurity engineering

practices.

* Investigates complex technical and security challenges, evaluates potential

solutions, and provides recommendations based on risk, technical feasibility,

and business requirements.

* Facilitates collaboration across cybersecurity, engineering, product, and

business teams to support technology changes and implementations while

maintaining alignment with organizational security requirements.

* Contributes to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity engineering

practices, processes, standards, and controls.

* Evaluates emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, from a

cybersecurity perspective and supports the responsible adoption of tools and

technologies in accordance with applicable security and governance

requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity,

Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, and/or comparable

professional experience; advanced degree preferred.

* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security engineering practices,

and approaches for identifying and mitigating technology risk.

* Working knowledge of the Salesforce platform and the cybersecurity

considerations associated with Salesforce environments, configurations,

integrations, access controls, and data.

* Knowledge of enterprise application and platform security, including identity

and access management, authentication, authorization, data protection,

integrations, and secure configuration practices.

* Knowledge of security controls and practices across the technology lifecycle,

including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing

maintenance.

* Understanding of cybersecurity risk assessment, threat identification,

vulnerability management, and security control implementation.

* Knowledge of cloud and SaaS security concepts and their application within

enterprise environments.

* Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, and

associated cybersecurity and governance considerations.

Skills and Experience

* At least 4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.

* At least 2 years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity

engineering, or a closely related technical engineering discipline.

* At least 1 year of experience working with or supporting solutions on the

Salesforce platform, including experience applying cybersecurity or

engineering principles within a Salesforce environment.

* Demonstrated ability to identify and assess cybersecurity risks and translate

security requirements into practical technical recommendations.

* Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders to evaluate

technology solutions, identify security considerations, and drive appropriate

risk mitigation.

* Experience with enterprise security concepts such as identity and access

management, authentication and authorization, data protection, application

security, platform security, and secure integrations.

* Ability to understand technical architecture, system integrations, data

flows, and platform configurations and evaluate them from a cybersecurity

perspective.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate

complex technical issues and communicate recommendations clearly.

* Experience collaborating across cybersecurity, engineering, technology,

product, and business teams.

* Ability to provide technical guidance and influence engineering and security

decisions without requiring direct authority.

* Experience working in Agile or other iterative technology delivery

environments.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to

communicate cybersecurity risks and technical concepts to a range of

audiences.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is

required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of

innovation, shared values

[https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/]and Leadership

Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and

colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class

customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to

uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive

support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills,

develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter,

your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of

American Express.