Senior, Security Engineer - Cloud Security

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Job Overview

The Senior, Security Engineer reviews, develops, and manages security solutions to reduce risk for Macy's, Inc. This role actively engages with management to provide timely updates and clear status, enabling informed decisions related to security risk exposure and operational stability.

What You Will Do

• Translate business requirements into well-engineered, tested, and deployed application systems; provide ongoing production support.
• Partner with internal customers to identify efficient, cost-effective solutions and lead the design, development, testing, installation, and deployment of software applications.
• Develop solutions using a variety of software technologies, including new code development, enhancements to existing modules, configuration, and package implementation.
• Contribute to the development of new systems and applications for moderate to small projects with higher technical complexity, working from functional specifications.
• Perform coding and configuration in accordance with documented requirements, using standard procedures and best practices.
• Monitor the performance and operational efficiency of existing application systems and coordinate proactive maintenance.
• Review, analyze, and modify application systems, including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment for large-scale environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of program development, changes, and revisions.
• Provide technical support and lead effective problem resolution for customer inquiries and production issues.
• Collaborate with technical leads across network, server, and application teams, as well as field services, project managers, data center operations, and subject matter experts, to integrate security controls into a cohesive, risk-mitigating architecture.
• Apply strong critical-thinking skills to assess issues, evaluate options, and drive sound technical decisions.
• Mentor and coach Security Analysts, providing guidance and expertise to support their development.
• Work closely with managed service providers and delivery, vulnerability, and incident response teams.
• Participate in on-call and change management rotations.
• Demonstrate consistent, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Vulnerability Management & Risk Mitigation: Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and correlating technical vulnerabilities, implementing effective countermeasures, and remediating findings through patching or mitigation strategies.

Secure Software Development: Ability to translate business requirements into well-engineered, tested, and deployed application systems, applying secure coding best practices (including OWASP Top Ten) and enhancing existing modules or configurations.

Web & Network Security: Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, cookies, SSL/encryption, authentication, session management, web servers (IIS, Apache), DNS, SMTP, LDAP, SQL, and server-grade applications.

Incident Response & Fraud Prevention: Experience defending web applications and e-commerce platforms from attacks such as DDoS, account takeover, gift card fraud, and checkout fraud, while coordinating with vulnerability and incident response teams.

Systems Monitoring & Operational Support: Skilled at monitoring performance and operational efficiency of application systems, performing proactive maintenance, and providing production support for complex environments.

Risk Assessment & Architecture: Ability to assess security risks across computer systems and applications, apply best practices, and contribute to secure, scalable architecture decisions.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical-thinking skills to evaluate complex issues, drive technical decisions, and provide effective solutions to production and customer-facing problems.

Documentation & Communication: Ability to create detailed technical documentation, write clear problem descriptions and instructions, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Leadership & Mentorship: Experience mentoring and coaching Security Analysts, providing guidance to support their professional growth, and leading security programs across functional teams.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership: Proven ability to work with network, server, application teams, field services, project managers, and service providers to integrate security controls into cohesive, risk-mitigating solutions.

Project Management & Strategic Thinking: Ability to manage multiple projects, handle conflicting responsibilities, think creatively and strategically about security architecture, and implement tactical security solutions aligned with organizational strategy.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 5-7 years of experience in Information Security or Information Technology.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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