FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!
The Opportunity
“We are seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our Cloud & Infrastructure Security team. This role is hands-on and engineering focused. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security solutions that protect our on-premise datacenters and cloud environments. You will build scalable, automated, and robust security controls that enable the business while measurably reducing risk.
The team owns critical enterprise security services including Secure Service Edge, Application Edge Protection, Firewall Governance, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). This role requires deep technical expertise, strong cloud fundamentals, and an automation-first mindset, with an expectation to leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and AI assisted development practices.” – Cyber Security-Director.
What You’ll Contribute
Build and automate security solutions using Terraform; CI/CD pipelines, and policy-as-code frameworks.
Engineer and implement Secure Service Edge (SSE) capabilities, including internet access and endpoint connectivity using platforms such as Zscaler (ZIA and ZCC).
Own application edge security solutions including WAF, Bot Protection, and CDN capabilities using platforms such as Imperva.
Provide firewall governance and oversight using tools like Netography and Firemon
Implement and operate CSPM and workload protection using platforms such as Wiz.
Architect scalable security solutions on AWS, integrating controls into development workflows via GitHub /bitbucket and CI/CD platforms.
Drive adoption of “Security as Code,” developing reusable modules, automation playbooks, and self-service deployment patterns.
Collaborate with DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Application Security teams to embed boundary protection into every layer of the software delivery lifecycle.
Integrate security tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms for centralized monitoring and response
Contribute to security architecture decisions, threat modeling, and risk-based prioritization
Mentor junior engineers and help raise the overall engineering bar within the team.
What We’re Seeking
Strong hands-on experience securing cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and on-premise datacenter engironments
Advanced proficiency in Python, with experience building automation frameworks, APIs, and CLI-based tooling.
Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Jenkins with strong understanding of GitHub Actions and GitOps workflows.
Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD piplines and modern cloud-native workflows.
Foundational Network Security skills — firewalls, segmentation, routing, TCP/IP fundamentals, and secure access patterns.
Prior experience in implementing Zscaler and Imperva WAF solutions preferred.
Knowledge on Container ( Kubernetes Cluster )Security , AWS Services ( IAM , VPC , S3 bucket ,lambda, Security Gorup).
Ability to think in systems, design for scale, and balance security with developer and business speed.
Experience using AI assisted coding tools like Claude Code to improve development speed, code quality, and automation outcomes.
Exposure to SEIM, logging, and observability platforms for security telemetry
Strong documentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts
Our Offer to You
An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
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Why Make a Move to FICO?
At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics. You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.
FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:
• Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.
• Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.
• Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.
Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career. Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!
Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers
FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.
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