Sr Information Security Engineer

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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Vice President in Security Engineering will be responsible for supporting and enhancing Unix-based security infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in AIX and RedHat Linux systems, along with strong scripting skills in Bash, Korn, Shell, and Python to automate security tasks and streamline operations. The candidate should be proficient in using Ansible for configuration management and have a solid understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.

Key responsibilities include analyzing system logs to identify and resolve issues, utilizing Splunk and SIEM platforms for threat detection, and ensuring secure configurations across Unix systems. The role also involves working with threat detection tools and file integrity monitoring solutions, as well as managing SSH protocols and secure key access.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and secure Unix-based systems (AIX, RedHat Linux) across enterprise environments, ensuring compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Korn, Shell, and Python to support security operations and system hardening
• Assist in improving Ansible playbooks for secure configuration deployment and infrastructure consistency
• Monitor and analyze system logs to identify anomalies, troubleshooting issues, and supporting incident response efforts
• Utilize SIEM platforms such as Splunk to detect threats, correlate events, and support forensic investigations
• Evaluate and remediate insecure configurations across Unix systems, contributing to continuous improvement of security posture
• Support threat detection and file integrity monitoring initiatives, integrating tools and processes into Unix environments
• Secure SSH configurations, including key management, access controls, and audit logging
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure application deployments and infrastructure changes
• Contribute to the development of security metrics and reporting to track system health, compliance, and risk indicators

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years background in IT administration with emphasis on Unix systems, including AIX and RedHat Linux
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Korn, Shell, and Python, with a focus on security automation and tooling.
• Experience with Ansible is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, including secure configuration and troubleshooting
• Skilled in log analysis and issue identification using native Unix tools and centralized logging platforms
• Hands-on experience with Splunk and other SIEM technologies for monitoring and threat detection
• Ability to identify and remediate insecure configurations across Unix-based systems
• Exposure to threat detection methodologies and file integrity monitoring tools
• Deep understanding of SSH, including secure key management and access control

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience

"Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position."

The typical base pay range for this role is between $113k - $146k depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.