Sr. Information Security Engineer

Senior Information Security Engineer Denver, CO OR Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Are you Cybersecurity professional who thrives in securing hybrid environments in a global organization? Do you thrive in leading modernization efforts and influencing technology direction across global platforms? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then its time to join Western Union as a Senior Information Security Engineer!

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure cloud-based systems and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for securing cloud platforms, managing identity and access solutions, and driving automation across a diverse set of environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our cloud infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Enhance and support identity and access management (IAM) systems, including role-based access controls and least privilege models.
• Research emerging technologies and security trends to inform architecture and strategy.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications for security tools and platforms.
• Lead internal and external audit support activities related to cybersecurity.
• Resolve audit findings and contribute to compliance documentation and reporting.
• Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and security metrics.
• Author and review security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate security operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve access and configuration issues across cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and configuration assessments.
• Participate in incident response exercises and API security initiatives.
• Develop and implement security automation using scripting and programming languages.
• Engineer and transition security solutions to operational teams
  
  

Role Requirements

• Bachelors degree in information technology or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused on Security Engineering.
• Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Strong understanding of security best practices and evolving threat landscapes.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Deep knowledge of networking, APIs, and enterprise technologies.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and solve complex problems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in secure coding and automation practices.
• Familiarity with IT audit frameworks and lifecycles.
• Experience with hardening techniques across multiple operating systems.
• Knowledge of change control processes and test-driven development.
• Advanced understanding of cloud-native security tools and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with container security, IAM protections, data protection, and API security.
• Background in cybersecurity disciplines such as threat hunting, forensics, penetration testing, and data loss prevention.
• Mastery in network security and cloud architecture
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Salary

The base salary range is $150,000 $180,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus long-term and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates qualifications, skills and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interviewprocess or in an offer of employment.

Your United States Specific Benefits Include

• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only)
• Parental Leave
• One day volunteer time off
• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code Quarterly
• Recognition Program Game Changers
• Employee Discount Program
• Global Adoption Assistance
• Global Scholarship Awards Program
• 401KPlan
  
  

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.