About the role

What will you do at Charles Schwab?

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, DevSecOps, 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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Which skills does this role require?

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityAutomationPythonAnsibleSIEMIDSIPSWAFZTNACASBRisk MitigationIncident ResponseTechnical DocumentationStakeholder ManagementDDOS MitigationCDNSWGSASENIST CSFCIS Critical Security ControlsSOXGLBAGDPRSaltMicrosoft CopilotDevSecOpsIdentity ManagementSecurity+CASP+GSECCCSPAWSAzureGCP

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