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Capital One

Lead Platform Engineer

Richmond, VA

West Creek 1 (12071), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Lead Platform Engineer

Capital One is looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to manage a team of engineers who ensure that enterprise cloud security controls are designed and built effectively. This role will be responsible for maintaining & improving the cloud control validation process, providing expertise on cloud services and security, and guiding engineers as they grow their career in cloud security. The Platform Engineer is also responsible for identifying and driving opportunities for improvement such as process simplification, automation of tasks, and evaluation of new tools and technology that create value for the organization.

Candidates for this role should have expert knowledge and experience with cloud-based platforms, such as AWS. Candidates should be passionate about cybersecurity with an eye for continuous improvement and empathy for development teams.

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Responsibilities:
  • Provide guidance for Control Validation team members
  • Establish and maintain goals & objectives for Control Validation activities
  • Drive continuous improvement of Control Validation processes & procedures
  • Coordinate with leaders for prioritization & work handoffs
  • Identify opportunities for automation, evaluate new tools, and drive implementation of technology that creates value for the organization
  • Develop automated solutions using scripts and cloud-based server-less computing platforms


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 6 years of experience in software development
  • At least 2 years of experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Security, Engineering or Mathematics
  • 1+ year experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools such as Work Day
  • 1+ year experience with XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Certification
  • Security certification such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security Specialty
  • 3+ years of experience architecting applications for the AWS cloud
  • 3+ years of experience developing scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, JavaScript, or Python


At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

No agencies please. Capital One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Job ID: capital-R132055
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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