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Senior Information Security Engineer - Western Union
Security Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of robust security controls for a global payments platform, driving threat modeling, vulnerability management, and cloud security across multi‑region environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and enforce security controls across on‑premise and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead threat modeling and risk assessment initiatives, translating findings into actionable mitigation plans.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews of new and existing applications.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline and secure software development lifecycle.
- Respond to security incidents, perform root‑cause analysis, and develop post‑incident remediation strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in information security engineering, preferably in a large financial services organization.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and secure architecture principles.
- Proficiency in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment tools, and incident response frameworks.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus.