Manager, Threat Model Assessor

Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Manager, Threat Model Assessor

At Capital One, you will help consult on initiatives, programs, and projects to raise their game in Information Security. You are pragmatic and practical in your understanding of risk and security, but also willing to know when to pull in experts and escalate. You collaborate and innovate with other teams within Capital One to push the envelope. You are comfortable with creating threat models. Security is essential to what we do here, from protecting our customers to our associates.

As a Manager, Threat Model Assessor, you will have extensive experience in the security architecture space, including threat modeling, security design, and the ability to think strategically about security threats. The individual in this role will:

• Be responsible for understanding and assessing and writing threats for various critical initiatives

• Understand and assess current security threats and potential risks

• Design and develop solutions and mitigation around threats

• Develop threat models to identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats

• Collaborate with other cyber teams to communicate threats and recommendations

• Provide expert advice and guidance to other teams on security-related matters

• Possess a deep understanding of security concepts, architectures, and systems, and able to make informed security recommendations

About You:

• You have a desire to work in a fast moving, forward leaning, and modern computing environment

• You have a passion for securing modern computing platforms

• You have a strong desire to continually learn new technologies

• You possess strong conceptual thinking and communication skills

• You are able to work well under minimal supervision

• You are a demonstrated leader with team-oriented interpersonal skills and the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including upper management, IT leaders, and technology vendors

• You maintain calm and clarity of thought under pressure and the ability to maintain confidentiality

• You have a deep understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

• At least 6 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology 

• At least 2 years of experience in threat modeling, security design, or risk assessments 

• At least 2 years of experience performing security architecture reviews

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• One or more 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

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $197,400 - $225,300 for Manager, Cyber Technical

San Francisco, California (Hybrid On-Site): $209,200 - $238,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w