[Remote] Senior Engineering Manager / Technical Lead - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is seeking a seasoned technical people leader to build and lead their Cloud Security and AI Security functions. This role is responsible for defining strategy, driving execution, and ensuring strong security outcomes across AWS, Azure, and emerging AI/ML platforms and use cases.ResponsibilitiesOwn the cloud security strategy across AWS and Azure, aligned with enterprise risk appetite and business objectivesLead the design and implementation of:Secure cloud architectures (landing zones, identity, network segmentation)Cloud-native security controls (IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring)CSPM, CIEM, and CWPP solutionsPartner with cloud platform and application teams to embed security-by-design in infrastructure and CI/CD pipelinesDrive remediation of cloud security findings and reduce systemic risk at scaleEstablish and lead the AI Security function, covering GenAI, ML platforms, and AI-enabled productsDefine security standards for:Model training, deployment, and lifecycle managementData protection, privacy, and integrity in AI pipelinesSecure use of third-party and foundation modelsAddress emerging AI threats including:Model poisoning, prompt injection, data leakage, and misusePartner with Data Science, AI Platform, Legal, and Privacy teams to enable compliant and responsible AI adoptionBuild, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of cloud and AI security engineersSet clear goals, career paths, and performance expectations for team membersManage budgets, tooling investments, and vendor relationshipsDefine metrics and dashboards to measure security posture, maturity, and risk reductionTranslate complex technical risks into clear executive-level insightsContribute to cloud and AI risk assessments, threat modeling, and security reviewsEnsure alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practicesAct as a trusted security advisor to engineering, product, and architecture leadersInfluence without friction, balancing security requirements with speed and innovationRepresent Cloud & AI Security in executive forums and architecture reviewsSkillsBachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Information Security or Technology OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Information Security or Technology5+ years leading technical security teamsDeep hands-on experience securing AWS and Azure environments at enterprise scaleStrong knowledge of Cloud IAM, networking, encryption, monitoring, and loggingDevSecOps, CI/CD security, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)Proven experience securing AI/ML systems or leading security for data science and AI platformsExperience with cloud security tooling, posture management and controls developmentStrong understanding of threat modeling, risk management, and secure architecture principlesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and business leadersExperience securing GenAI platforms, LLMs, or AI-enabled applicationsCertifications such as: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, or similarExperience in regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, or technology at scale)Background in software engineering, platform engineering, or SREBenefitsVariable incentivesBonusesBenefitsOther awards as outlined in the offer of employmentBenefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.Company OverviewFirst Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.firstcitizens.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFirst Citizens Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 105 in 2026, 126 in 2025, 115 in 2024, 249 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.