Senior Policy Based Access Control (PBAC) Engineer

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It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 01-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Team Overview:
As a Sr. Security Engineer specializing in Policy Based Access Control (PBAC), you will report to the Department Lead while working independently across a portfolio of teams. Your role is to help colleagues overcome complex engineering challenges related to access control policies. You will ensure that all platforms meet customer requirements and adhere to the Firm's standards, focusing on performance, stability, and security. Your deep understanding of PBAC will be crucial in designing and managing platforms that protect against cyber threats. You will engage in leading-edge technology initiatives, including the adoption of emerging PBAC technologies and methodologies. While primarily hands-on, you will mentor senior engineers in PBAC, enhancing their skills to mentor others effectively

What You'll Do:

• Implement effective PBAC solutions to combat advanced threats, ensuring integration, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for PBAC tools and technologies, including identity governance and privileged access management.
• Lead the solution design lifecycle for PBAC applications, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices.
• Provide design thinking and oversight for PBAC solutions, contributing to the overall technology stack direction.
• Maintain awareness of new PBAC technologies and lead enhancements to technical solutions and processes.
• Implement frameworks for change management and performance monitoring specific to PBAC.
• Lead technology incidents related to PBAC, performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions.
• Communicate effectively with peers and leaders about PBAC progress, challenges, and risks.
• Establish relationships across departments and vendors to support PBAC initiatives.
• Mentor team members and represent the Firm in PBAC-focused industry forums.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $99200
Hiring Maximum: $168900

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Skills/Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field preferred; or equivalent training and certifications.
• Expertise in PBAC, including software, infrastructure, and security engineering at an enterprise level.
• Experience with modern PBAC technologies (e.g. PlainId, Ping).
• Experience with core enterprise technology platforms and PBAC components.
• Advanced experience with coding/scripting languages relevant to PBAC.
• Expertise in designing scalable, secure PBAC solutions in cloud environments.
• Experience with Agile methodology and practices.

Skills Requirements

• Technology Implementations
• Enterprise Architecture Design
• System Testing
• Performance Monitoring
• Issue Escalation, Root Cause Analysis, Issue Resolution
• Change Management
• Programming / Scripting
• Customer Support
• Agile Methodologies
• Attention to Detail

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

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