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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Data Security, Data Protection
American ExpressSenior Cybersecurity Engineer advancing American Express’s enterprise data security program. Automating compliance reviews, strengthening controls, and coordinating audit response across technology teams.
Posted 8/5/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in cybersecurity and data security, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and automation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor teams while driving process improvements and implementing security capabilities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cybersecurity ExperienceData Security ComplianceSecurity GovernanceCloud SecuritySecurity Automation Tools
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Hard Skills
Data Protection TechnologiesSecure Application DevelopmentSecurity Architecture PrinciplesProcess TransformationWorkflow ModernizationScriptingAPIsAI-Enabled TechnologiesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing Technical Teams
Tools & Technologies
Cloud PlatformsDevSecOps Practices
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPCISMCCSP
Industry Keywords
Data Security AuditRisk ManagementComplianceAutomationContinuous Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead initiatives to improve enterprise data security compliance and control effectiveness
- Partner with application, engineering, and architecture teams to create automation, tools, and materials that increase adoption of data security capabilities and secure design practices
- Modernize data security compliance review processes through automation, workflow optimization, and AI-enabled solutions
- Lead data security exception request reviews and identify opportunities to reduce exception rates
- Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure program effectiveness and support risk management
- Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security capabilities
- Coordinate and lead Data Security audit response activities, including timely responses, response materials, and remediation of findings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-friendly data security capabilities
- Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes, standards, and technical capabilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data security, or security engineering within a large enterprise
- Solid understanding of data protection technologies, cloud security, secure application development, and security architecture principles
- Strong experience with security governance, risk management, compliance, and participating in audit processes
- Experience driving process transformation, automation, and workflow modernization using scripting, APIs, or AI-enabled technologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence technical teams and drive cross-functional initiatives
- Practical experience with cloud platforms, DevSecOps practices, and security automation tools
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent are a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus
- Benefits