Information Security Engineer (Information Technology)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business
We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun
Position Overview
The Information Security Engineer position is a hands-on engineering role for someone who likes working in multi-disciplined teams within Wintrust technology environment.
The Information Security Engineer will provide technical hands on operation and validation of secure solutions during the design, development, and testing of systems supporting the Wintrust banking products and services.
Information Security Engineer will go through close collaboration with development organization adoption of SDLC and security best practices across the entire application lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Responsible for operational tasks in API Sec program.
Responsible for maintenance and improvement on API Sec Tools
Responsible for security review of all API based integrations and providing technical solutions in Wintrust projects to align with Information Security standards.
Responsible to keep API security data with regulators and Internal Audit as it pertains to the API Sec program.
Responsible for helping the API DEV and DEVOPS teams in identifying threats to API based communications for Wintrust and developing solutions for preventing or detecting those threats.
Responsible to assist the Security Architecture in reviewing and evaluating security products for the organization.
Creates and monitors appropriate metrics data to ensure API security risks are managed.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree or equivalent
2-3 years of API development experience
Understanding of programming languages such as Python or Java
Certifications: GWEB or CSSLP
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000.00 - $120,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
#LI-Hybrid
From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
