Job#: 3041871 Job Description: Information Security Engineer III
Financial Services Industry ClientLocations: Charlotte, NC | Chandler/Tempe/Phoenix, AZ | Irving, TX | Columbus, OH
Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5+ Years)
Job Overview
Our Financial Services Industry Client is seeking an experienced
Information Security Engineer III to join its cybersecurity organization. This role is ideal for security professionals with expertise in network security, identity and access management, security engineering, software development, or risk and governance functions within large enterprise environments.
The Information Security Engineer III will support the design, implementation, assessment, and governance of security controls that protect critical infrastructure, applications, systems, and data. The individual will partner with technology and business stakeholders to identify security risks, recommend appropriate controls, and ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements.
This position requires a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess information security risks across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and enterprise systems.
- Review proposed technology changes and provide recommendations for security controls and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support the implementation, integration, and maintenance of security tools, platforms, and services.
- Analyze firewall configurations, network security controls, and access management solutions.
- Develop, maintain, and support secure applications, APIs, automation scripts, and system integrations.
- Participate in security architecture reviews, governance processes, and security approval boards.
- Investigate security issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, cloud, networking, and business teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation, risk assessments, incident reviews, and control validation activities.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, threats, and security trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support compliance initiatives related to regulatory and industry security frameworks.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Identity & Access Management, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of information security principles including:
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Availability (CIA Triad)
- Risk Management
- Defense-in-Depth
- Least Privilege
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Experience working within complex enterprise environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Technical Skills
Candidates should possess experience in several of the following areas:
Network Security
- Firewall administration and policy review
- Network segmentation
- Routing and switching concepts
- IDS/IPS technologies
- Traffic flow analysis
- Security architecture reviews
Preferred Technologies:- Palo Alto
- Fortinet
- Cisco Security Solutions
- Check Point
Security Engineering & Development
- Java
- Python
- PowerShell
- REST API development and integrations
- SQL Server
- Secure software development practices
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- LDAP
- Active Directory
- Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
Cloud & Modern Security
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
- Cloud security controls
- Zero Trust frameworks
- AI security and governance concepts
Compliance & Risk Management Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- NIST 800-53
- PCI-DSS
- SOX
- FINRA
- Security assessments
- Control reviews
- Audit support
- Regulatory compliance initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
- Security architecture or governance experience.
- Identity and access management experience.
- Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience.
- Familiarity with Bravura Password Manager or Bravura Security IDM Suite.
- Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- Security certifications such as:
- CISSP
- CISM
- Security+
- CCSP
- GIAC certifications
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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