Lead Engineer - AI & Infrastructure Automation

The Citi’s Cloud Technology Services team is home to deeply talented colleagues that work on the entire technology stack to enable modern and secure infrastructure to ensure the safety of Citi's clients' and our proprietary data. We manage information security as one end-to end program – one with a clear mandate and accountability. Our mission is a program that is fully anchored to modern control and architectural frameworks, is fully aligned with the enterprise architecture of the firm and is deeply integrated into the Citi Business.

CTS’ Cloud Network Services (CNS) team is responsible for delivering integrated infrastructure and network services with special focus on security at the foundation. Within CNS, Global Core Infrastructure & Security team is responsible to deliver layered defense in depth technologies and innovation at global scale for the core and shared services infrastructure. This role entails leading and defining the strategy of Critical Infrastructure and Cyber components and related programs across the Core Infrastructure & Security domain.

The role includes both Run the Bank and Change Back Activities, however heavily focused on Change the Bank activities designing and managing new capabilities such as improved security observability, telemetry, focus on AI and automation, significant focus on uplifting development engineering and related activities as it pertains to infrastructure with heavy emphasize on Agentic AI development and related integration

Change the Bank activities involve focus on Agentic AI, automation efficacy, capacity and overall user experience for end to end automation, including infrastructure deployment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead a virtual team of Infrastructure & Security professionals.
• Lead CTB transformational and RTB activities across CNS and act as focal point managing cyber security / infrastructure platforms
• Lead, design, own and deliver inventory and automation and agentic AI on a global scale focusing on all related technologies – such as Firewall, Routers/Switches, Proxies, Load Balancers and so forth.
• Deliver end-to-end dashboards of critical security service based data (such as firewall performance) and use AI inferencing to forecast trends
• Working 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.
• Responsible for inventory, accuracy and engineering excellence activities for assigned services and products.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity and/or IT experience
• Leadership roles across technology or cybersecurity leading large programs or transformational activities
• Proven track record of delivering security observability platforms such as telemetry data for performance and/or user experience.
• Experience with AI/ML development tools – TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Deep understanding of Agentic AI and LLM infrastructure and integrations
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and work with cross functional teams to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and oral communication as well as strong presentation skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject or equivalent work experience

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?

Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. 

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