Data Security Engineer

Data Security Engineer

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.

We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

About your role:

As a Data Security Engineer, you design, implement, and enhance security controls that protect sensitive data across our enterprise. You work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into every stage of the technology lifecycle. Your work enables us to safeguard client information, meet regulatory expectations, and maintain trust in our payment and financial services solutions.

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced data protection and cybersecurity solutions aligned to enterprise security architecture and standards.
• Assess security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies using structured risk-based approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices across all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to help ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Review security data, logs, and tool outputs to identify control gaps, policy deviations, and threats and continuously enhance security controls.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation of security processes, technical designs, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Partner with stakeholders to define security requirements, support remediation activities, and track closure of identified issues.
• Support incident response activities by providing subject matter expertise on data protection technologies and configurations.

Experience you'll need to have:

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations in an enterprise environment.
• 3+ years of experience with privileged access management (PAM) and identity and access management (IAM) principles and technologies, including CyberArk or similar tools.
• 3+ years of experience with systems and network administration in Windows and Unix/Linux environments.
• 3+ years of experience implementing or supporting authentication tools and protocols such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), PingID, or similar solutions.
• 3+ years of experience configuring or operating data loss prevention (DLP) tools such as Forcepoint or Broadcom in a large-scale environment.
• 3+ years of experience with endpoint security or endpoint management tools such as CrowdStrike or Tanium.
• 3+ years of experience with encryption and data protection tools such as PKWARE or comparable technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience.

Experience that would be great to have:

• Experience applying cybersecurity and data protection controls in the financial services or payments industry.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or similar certifications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience designing and implementing AI/ML-driven security solutions for automated threat detection, endpoint protection, or network anomaly identification within enterprise environments.

How you'll work:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experience helps you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

Travel:

This role requires no travel.

Sponsorship:

You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Benefits at Fiserv:

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers' extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
• Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
• Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave.

Salary Range

$109,000.00 - $182,400.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company's sole discretion.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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