8+ years of experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role within a banking or financial services environment. Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), encryption, IAM, endpoint protection, and SIEM solutions. Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Qualys, Nessus, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar. Solid understanding of security frameworks and standards: NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and compliance mandates relevant to banking. Familiarity with secure coding practices and DevSecOps pipelines. Experience with incident response, security monitoring, and digital forensics.