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This is a Principal Engineer role on the Data Security team in the Information Security organization. Ideal candidate will have hands on experience in the data security space with technologies like encryption, tokenization, certificate management, AWS/cloud and will have ability to coach, mentor junior team members while delivering results.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Information Security Engineer (ISE) will be responsible for defining, delivering and supporting the enterprise security tools and architecture developed in collaboration with the IT Engineering team. The ISE will also participate in a diverse variety of IS projects and support the ongoing operations of the Information Security department.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor more junior members of the team.
• Responsibility for the Venafi/Cyberark (Trust Protection Platform) and it's associated connectors to other tools and platforms.
• Define security requirements for the implementation of new applications and projects.
• Team member on the Encryption Management Program.
• Provide SME guidance on the Encryption Management Program.
• Serve as a data security engineer/consultant on projects.
• Participate in conducting security research on threats and remediation techniques/ technology, make recommendations to the IS/IT teams and oversee their implementation.
• Support the Bank's operational information security responsibilities, including the development maintenance of standards, procedures, and guidelines necessary to satisfy the Information Security department's operations.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and determine the impact of proposed changes to business processes, applications and systems.
• Provide technical support to regulatory agencies, external auditors, and internal auditors, as required, to respond to audits and examinations of the Bank's control environment.
• Seeking and maintaining knowledge (cross/up skill) of current and upcoming IT security technologies.
• Awareness of latest and common security threats.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies.​

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Expertise in encryption, cryptography, and certificate management
• Hands on experience with Venafi/Cyberark
• Working knowledge of AWS and cloud security
• Familiarity with Digicert, Sectigo, and various certificate types
• Ability to coach/mentor junior team members
• Ability to communicate well with peers/leaders/junior members/cross functional teams.
• IT Security experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree a plus.
• Industry Standard Certifications such as, but not limited to: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security +, ISC2 CISSP, and EWS are preferred.
• Must be able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to management, business and IT sponsors, and technical resources in language that is appropriate for each group.
• Eight+ years of IT work experience relevant to the position.
• Experience working with and supporting Unix/Linux and Windows systems.
• Solid conceptual understanding of distributed computing principles.
• Working knowledge of application and data security concepts, best practices, and common vulnerabilities.
• Financial industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent ability to diagnose and troubleshoot accessibility issues.

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. 

Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting.  Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third.  Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

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