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Senior Edge Security Engineer

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
Citi logo

at Citi

Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

Posted 15 days ago

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**Senior Edge Security Engineer - Define & Lead Citi's NEXT-GEN Edge Security Strategies** Lead research, development, and certification of security strategies. Define enterprise vision and roadmap. Own and innovate Citi's Edge Security Platforms (WAF, CDN, etc.). Deliver end-to-end service monitoring for resiliency and availability. Collaborate with global partners. Requires 5-8 years in multiple security disciplines, TCP/IP, firewall, and scripting experience. Hybrid role in Budapest. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Compensation
HUF 17,157,800 – HUF 28,767,800 HUF

Currency: HUF

City
Not specified
Country
Hungary

Full Job Description

Senior Edge Security Engineer

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Job Req Id:

26996642

Location(s):

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Oct. 19, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Within Citi, the Global Infrastructure Defense Security Engineering Team is focusing on designing, developing, testing and architecting Citis next generation cyber security solutions across the globe.

In this role you will be responsible to research, develop and certify security strategies, products, architectures and best practices. You will also be responsible to define and influence key security strategy initiatives and deliver security solutions that will adhere to all enterprise security requirements with a potential to influence industry wide roadmaps.


As a Senior Edge Security Engineer you will:

  • Define Enterprise Cyber Security Strategies, vision, roadmap and direction including critical products and solutions
  • Lead the design, own and innovate Citis Edge Security Platforms and Ecosystems, such as WAF, CDN, Telemetry and Observability from External Vantage Points.
  • Deliver end-to-end service monitoring capability focusing on resiliency and availability of client facing services.
  • Work with Transformation Program Directors, Senior Architects, Steering Committees on execution of perimeter security and edge security programs
  • Work with global cyber security industry partners on influencing next generation cyber technology, take part in related R&D efforts.
  • Be responsible for inventory, accuracy and engineering excellence activities for assigned services and products.
  • Do hands-on lab testing of emerging cyber security technologies with using end to end architecture readily available in the lab
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensure close co-operation with major suppliers and security companies
  • Write and publish designs, architecture standards, test results and best practice guides for the global audience
  • Call out and identify risk and exposure as it relates to products and architectures from a security and threat perspective
  • Proactively participate in enterprise security work groups and teams to come up with innovative ideas and drive them to execution
  • Lead and influence a virtual global team, act as a senior subject matter expert for subject security technologies and disciplines

Ideal background:

  • 5-8 years of experience with multiple security disciplines and strong understanding of layered defense concepts.
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP technologies and knowledge of network routing protocols
  • Experience defining enterprise security strategy and ecosystem across diverse products
  • Strong hands-on experience with firewall and proxy technologies
  • Large Scale Network and Security design experience is essential
  • Work with and understand regulatory and risk management requirements
  • Strong unix / linux experience
  • Scripting (Python/Perl/Bash)
  • University / College degree in any STEM area or equivalent industry/technology knowledge

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

  • Cafeteria Program
  • Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
  • Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
  • Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
  • Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
  • Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
  • Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need?

#LI-AE1


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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

Ft17,157,800.00 - Ft28,767,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

------------------------------------------------------

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

------------------------------------------------------

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement (opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights (opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Senior Edge Security Engineer

Compensation

HUF 17,157,800 – HUF 28,767,800 HUF

City: Not specified

Country: Hungary

Citi logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

15 days ago

No clicks

at Citi

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Senior Edge Security Engineer - Define & Lead Citi's NEXT-GEN Edge Security Strategies** Lead research, development, and certification of security strategies. Define enterprise vision and roadmap. Own and innovate Citi's Edge Security Platforms (WAF, CDN, etc.). Deliver end-to-end service monitoring for resiliency and availability. Collaborate with global partners. Requires 5-8 years in multiple security disciplines, TCP/IP, firewall, and scripting experience. Hybrid role in Budapest. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Full Job Description

Senior Edge Security Engineer

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Job Req Id:

26996642

Location(s):

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Oct. 19, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Within Citi, the Global Infrastructure Defense Security Engineering Team is focusing on designing, developing, testing and architecting Citis next generation cyber security solutions across the globe.

In this role you will be responsible to research, develop and certify security strategies, products, architectures and best practices. You will also be responsible to define and influence key security strategy initiatives and deliver security solutions that will adhere to all enterprise security requirements with a potential to influence industry wide roadmaps.


As a Senior Edge Security Engineer you will:

  • Define Enterprise Cyber Security Strategies, vision, roadmap and direction including critical products and solutions
  • Lead the design, own and innovate Citis Edge Security Platforms and Ecosystems, such as WAF, CDN, Telemetry and Observability from External Vantage Points.
  • Deliver end-to-end service monitoring capability focusing on resiliency and availability of client facing services.
  • Work with Transformation Program Directors, Senior Architects, Steering Committees on execution of perimeter security and edge security programs
  • Work with global cyber security industry partners on influencing next generation cyber technology, take part in related R&D efforts.
  • Be responsible for inventory, accuracy and engineering excellence activities for assigned services and products.
  • Do hands-on lab testing of emerging cyber security technologies with using end to end architecture readily available in the lab
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensure close co-operation with major suppliers and security companies
  • Write and publish designs, architecture standards, test results and best practice guides for the global audience
  • Call out and identify risk and exposure as it relates to products and architectures from a security and threat perspective
  • Proactively participate in enterprise security work groups and teams to come up with innovative ideas and drive them to execution
  • Lead and influence a virtual global team, act as a senior subject matter expert for subject security technologies and disciplines

Ideal background:

  • 5-8 years of experience with multiple security disciplines and strong understanding of layered defense concepts.
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP technologies and knowledge of network routing protocols
  • Experience defining enterprise security strategy and ecosystem across diverse products
  • Strong hands-on experience with firewall and proxy technologies
  • Large Scale Network and Security design experience is essential
  • Work with and understand regulatory and risk management requirements
  • Strong unix / linux experience
  • Scripting (Python/Perl/Bash)
  • University / College degree in any STEM area or equivalent industry/technology knowledge

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

  • Cafeteria Program
  • Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
  • Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
  • Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
  • Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
  • Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
  • Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need?

#LI-AE1


------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Technology

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

Ft17,157,800.00 - Ft28,767,800.00

------------------------------------------------------

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

------------------------------------------------------

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

------------------------------------------------------

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement (opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights (opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save