Senior Engineer - IT Security

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients' success.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Security Engineering team advances Franklin Templeton's cybersecurity capabilities by designing, implementing, and operating enterprise security solutions that protect sensitive systems and data. The team works closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to enforce security policies, regulatory compliance, and least-privilege access principles. Team members collaborate across functions to integrate privileged access management (PAM) and identity and access management (IAM) solutions [expand acronym], respond to security incidents, and continuously improve security tools and processes. The environment emphasizes innovation, shared ownership, and continuous learning, offering opportunities to work on complex security challenges and deliver high-impact cybersecurity services.

HOW YOU WILL ADD VALUE

Core Responsibilities

• You will design and maintain privileged access management solutions.
• You will integrate PAM with identity and access management systems [expand acronym].
• You will enforce least privileged access policies.
• You will monitor and manage privileged accounts.
• You will respond to PAM-related security incidents.

• You will provide day-to-day operational support to customers, projects, and PAM applications
• You will serve as a team lead, offering training, guidance, and ongoing support to team members

Security Engineering & Operations

• You will administer and monitor security profiles.
• You will investigate security violations and exceptions.
• You will manage the lifecycle of security tools.
• You will conduct security assessments and ensure compliance.

Infrastructure & Threat Management

• You will design and implement secure infrastructure solutions.
• You will facilitate vulnerability management and threat assessments.
• You will maintain runbooks, playbooks, and platform standards.

Team & Collaboration

• You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors.
• You will mentor junior team members.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

Experience

• Proven experience designing and deploying secure, scalable solutions.
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity and identity roles.

Education & Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing.
• Proficiency in scripting using Perl, Python, and Linux/Unix.
• Experience with security automation and device configuration.
• Familiarity with SOAR, SIEM, CASB, AWS, and Azure [expand acronym].

Preferred Training & Certifications

• CyberArk PAM Administration.
• CyberArk PAM Install and Configure.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) [expand acronym].
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) [expand acronym].
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) [expand acronym].

Soft Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION
St. Petersburg, FL only
Hybrid work model, 2-3 days per week in the local office.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards-monetary and non-monetary - designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary range for this position to be $128,000-$150,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

- Paid Time Off : Three weeks of PTO in your first year

- Health Coverage : Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being

- Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits


- Equity & Investing : Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities


- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP) : To support your ongoing growth and career advancement


- Employee Investment Benefits : Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge


Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.