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The Technology Risk Analytics team at American Express is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Director of Cyber Engineering within the Technology Risk and Information Security organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop data and automation solutions demonstrating emerging technologies including Gen AI to address the evolving Cyber Threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of dedicated engineers in the creation and implementation of innovative data analytics products and services covering Chat Bots, Creative Customer UIs, data and automation pipelines. 
• Partner with Information Security VP teams to develop end-to-end consumable products and services for Information Security customers, translating raw data into strategic decisions for Cyber Security leadership and business partners.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to design and build systems for descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics on Big Data using Gen AI, statistical modeling and machine learning.
• Drive innovation and change by identifying new opportunities based on industry standard methodologies and internal/external needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in a quantitative field such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10 years of IT experience with a focus on Information Security, including 5 years in a major area of Information Security (e.g., Identity & Access Management, Cyber Intelligence).
• Consistent record of using emerging technologies to address product differentiation, build business cases, and drive research/tracking towards measurable outcomes.
• Experience with Cloud data pipeline and analytics tools from Google and Amazon is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, SQL, Python, and experience with Big Data tools and platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark).
• Strong operational experience with machine learning algorithms and concepts, including feature engineering, regression analysis, clustering, neural networks, etc.
• Knowledge of Agile development, Agile operations, and Lean approaches desired.
• Demonstrated experience in driving innovation and change through collaboration and identifying new opportunities.
• Experience with Data visualization solutions highly desirable.
• High Proficiency in one or more enterprise programming languages: Java, Typescript, Go, C , etc.
• Experience leading the development and delivery of full stack software solutions
• Experience with leading designers and developers to deliver exceptional user interfaces and user experiences
• Highly Proficiency with Enterprise Integration Patterns and software, including event driven systems such as Kafka and Kafka Connect

Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $255,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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