Cyber Security Engineer – Network Security

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer – Network Security as part of our Enterprise Information Security department. Enterprise Information Security (EIS) is integrated within the Enterprise Technology and Operations division (1100+ technical people) at Zions Bancorporation. EIS is responsible for enabling secure innovation and business growth for 10,000+ employees across 11 states. EIS is undergoing rapid growth and we are focused on creating a relevant program that will enable our organization’s long‑term success.

What is great about our department is that we laugh with each other, have Executive and Board level visibility and support for our work, and are driving highly visible, enterprise‑wide initiatives. We are focused on creating business value and are seeking like‑minded professionals to join our team!

As a Cyber Security Engineer – Network Security you will play a key role in defending the enterprise from malicious actors. The work you do has a real impact customer‑wide and enterprise‑wide and it is truly valued by both.

• Function as key contributor in the CSOC’s growth and evolution, actively improving our network security.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Develop and implement monitoring use cases, operating procedures, playbooks and other technical documentation.
• Design, develop, and implement systems to contribute to the protection of system boundaries, harden computer systems and network devices against attacks, and secure sensitive data.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture and technology teams in finding solutions and implementing ways of securing network traffic, focusing on perimeter traffic and APIs.
• Conduct reviews and audits of Firewall requests and existing Firewall rules.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation for emergency after hours response.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience in networking concepts and architectures including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and network segmentation.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise security technologies, including Network Firewalls, Load Balancers, Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Cloud WAFs.
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and deep understanding of API Security Solutions.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and cryptographic principles, including TLS/SSL, HTTPS, DNS, IPsec, and PKI.
• Proficiency in encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms, such as AES, RSA, OAuth 2.0, SAML, and role‑based access control (RBAC).
• Solid knowledge of common attack vectors and security threats, including DDoS, credential stuffing, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with network and security models, including the OSI model, Zero Trust architecture, and defense‑in‑depth strategies.
• Scripting and automation skills are a plus for developing security tools and integrations.
• Relevant technical certifications are a plus (ex: CCNA, CISSP, SANS,)
• Requires a bachelor’s in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field and 4+ years’ experience in information security or networking, server and/or application security baseline configurations, IT infrastructure management, application architecture, risk management, data architecture, middleware technology, developing and implementing security products/systems or other directly related technical experience. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.

This position will be a hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in office) at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square‑foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund…