Senior Security Engineer - Proxy & Cloud Security Platform

Senior Security Engineer on the Proxy Team responsible for evolving and sustaining the enterprise secure access platform to meet AI-driven security needs, modernizing internet access and traffic control, and implementing automation and policy-as-code for consistent deployment, validation, and compliance across environments. Lead design, implementation, and improvement of proxy/traffic steering strategies (including proxy, bypass, and direct-to-cloud patterns) to optimize Microsoft 365, real-time, and non-HTTP traffic flows; evaluate and integrate new security features; mentor junior engineers; provide operational support for secure web gateway and cloud-delivered security platforms; work in an in-office role five days a week at Truist core locations (Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, Richmond area) with required English proficiency; preferred experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., Zscaler), Zero Trust architectures, automation using Python/PowerShell, APIs, IaC, and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk). The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, minimum 7 years in security engineering, and no visa sponsorship is offered for this position.