Senior Lead Information Security Consultant

Capital One

Consult on Information Security initiatives, programs, and projects at Capital One. Collaborate with teams to raise security standards and manage cyber risks while maintaining compliance.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeMcLean • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $229,900 - $262,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a central Information Security point of contact for the Data Protection Service, Endpoint Security and Cyber Intelligence services
Coordinate and execute proactive Information Security consulting to the business and technology teams covering Infrastructure Security, Resiliency, Data Security, Network Architecture and Design, and User Access Management
Serve as an expert in Capital One’s Information Security capabilities, solutions, policies, procedures and standards
Influence customers to leverage security capabilities and solutions to shift and integrate security to the left in the development processes
Escalate and manage cyber security risk
Provide ad hoc support on special Information Security hot topics for the business
Provide regular updates to executive leadership with your line of business on the overall Information Security health and risk environment
Work with line of business leadership to anticipate their objectives and needs to better serve the line of business

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 6 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 5 years of experience providing guidance and oversight of cybersecurity concepts
At least 5 years of experience performing security risk assessments or security architecture reviews
At least 5 years of experience with architecture, software design, networking, or cloud infrastructure
At least 4 years of experience with cloud security engineering
At least 4 years of experience in securing a public cloud environment
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience building software utilizing public cloud (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
Familiarity with Cloud patch management practices such as system rehydration and image management
Experience utilizing Agile methodologies
Experience with Software Security Architecture
Experience with Application Security
Experience with Threat Modeling
Experience with Penetration Testing or Vulnerability Management
Experience with integrating SaaS products into an Enterprise Environment
Experience with securing Container services
Splunk-Fu / Enterprise Monitoring experience
Financial services industry experience
Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience in Offensive or Defensive Security techniques
Experience in a regulated environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Performance based incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritysecurity risk assessmentssecurity architecture reviewscloud security engineeringpublic cloud securitysoftware security architectureapplication securitythreat modelingpenetration testingvulnerability management

Soft Skills

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Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)