American Express Hiring Cybersecurity Engineer I in Bengaluru | Hybrid

Job Overview

American Express is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer I for its Enterprise Technology Services organization in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is a full-time hybrid position focused on identity and access management, application security, secure software development, and security documentation. The role supports the company's technology engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and information security activities.

The successful candidate will help implement security solutions and improve the organization's cybersecurity posture while working with guidance from experienced peers and leaders. The role also involves collaboration with software development, product, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of identity and access management (IAM) solutions designed around the principle of least privilege.
• Help develop, maintain, and update security documentation to support industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Work with software development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, security technologies, and developments relevant to the organization's security posture.
• Contribute to technical documentation and reports covering security assessments, findings, and remediation activities.
• Work with product and business teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with peers and leaders on the implementation and improvement of enterprise security capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or comparable experience.
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in full-stack software engineering and development.
• Hands-on experience developing enterprise-scale custom identity and access management solutions.

Technical Skills

• Programming languages: Python, Java, and JavaScript.
• Scripting: Bash or Shell scripting and PowerShell.
• Development practices and tools: Modern software development lifecycle tools and methodologies, including Agile and GitHub.
• Automation and API engineering: Knowledge of enterprise robotic process automation solutions such as UiPath and Blue Prism, along with API engineering.
• Identity and access management: Knowledge of IAM concepts and solutions.
• Security and compliance: Understanding of regulatory compliance, security standards, application development security, and cloud security management.
• Networking: Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and security fundamentals.

Licenses and Certifications

The posting lists the following security certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• CompTIA Security+

The job description lists these certifications but does not explicitly state that every applicant must hold them.

Work Mode and Location

This position is based in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India. The role is identified as hybrid and follows a full-time day-shift schedule.

Experience

Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in full-stack software engineering and development, together with hands-on experience developing enterprise-scale custom IAM solutions.

About the Organization

American Express's Enterprise Technology Services organization supports technology, digital, and data capabilities across the business. Its responsibilities include technology engineering, architecture, infrastructure, enterprise platforms, technology risk, information security, data governance, and enterprise AI platforms.

Benefits and Work Environment

American Express describes a range of benefits and employee support programs. Depending on location and role, the posting mentions competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, financial wellbeing and retirement support, medical and insurance benefits, flexible work arrangements, parental leave, wellness centers, confidential counseling, and career development opportunities. Benefit availability may vary by location.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is relevant to candidates with a computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity education, or comparable experience, who have 1–3 years of full-stack software engineering experience. Applicants should be familiar with programming and scripting languages, IAM solutions, secure development practices, security standards, cloud security, and network fundamentals.

How to Apply

The application deadline shown in the posting is November 18, 2026. Review the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline. Apply now through SoftoJobs to explore this opportunity.