Security Engineer

*** Please note that this is a HYBRID role, requiring this person to work at our Cottonwood Heights office in SLC two days a week. We are not able to provide work sponsorship (i.e. OPT, STEM-OPT or H-1B visa) for this role ***

Job Summary
The Security Engineer protects company systems, applications, and data across on-premises and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who can identify security problems before they become critical issues. In a dynamic, cloud-first environment, you will implement security controls, assess risk, and strengthen monitoring and response processes, while helping shape security policies and influencing teams across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with the security engineering team and adjacent IT teams to conduct security reviews, provide hardening recommendations, and implement security controls across company IT assets.
• Monitor emerging threats, assess threat intelligence, and apply security solutions that strengthen the company's security posture.
• Administer and tune endpoint and email security tools to prevent, detect, and respond to threats.
• Support and enhance vulnerability management, including identification, tracking, and remediation, to maintain comprehensive visibility across on-premises and cloud infrastructure and services.
• Participate in security incident response and the on-call rotation for events involving supported infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and maintain security standards, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Work with company leadership, IT management, and teams across the business to deliver security awareness efforts and promote a security-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology or similar
• 2-4 Years of experience in Software Development, IT Systems Administration and/or Cyber Security
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+/CySA+, ISC2 SSCP, AWS Cloud/Security Certifications, and/or ISC2 CISSP are a plus.

Competencies
• Understanding of firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, and IDS/IPS concepts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
• Effective communicator, positive attitude, a dedicated team player

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required. Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling.

Disclaimer
The job description outlines the general nature and scope of work employees perform in this role. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. The company reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the job description to meet business needs.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About Us

Extra Space Storage is the largest operator of self-storage facilities and the largest third-party self-storage management company. Since we were founded in 1977, we have grown to include more than 4,000 locations across the country from our headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT.

At Extra Space, we believe the world is a better place when people love what they do. Redefining the self-storage industry is an ambitious goal, which is why we look for the best of the best. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, a great culture rooted in our core values, and opportunities for career development, Extra Space Storage continues to be a top choice for outstanding talent. Come join us and find out why our employees recommend us!