Security Engineer

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, IT, and business stakeholders, to embed security best practices throughout the system lifecycle.
• Automate security processes where appropriate by leveraging scripting and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to enhance efficiency and consistency in incident response and vulnerability management.
• Deploy and operate security tools and platforms within at least one of the following security domains: Identity Services, Automation, Network Security Services, Security Engineering, Application Security and Penetration Testing, or Vulnerability Management. These efforts should improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities across the organization.
• Implement, operate, and maintain comprehensive security solutions for systems, networks, and applications to ensure resilience against emerging threats.
• Participate in incident response and problem-solving activities, including investigating security events and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining security policies, procedures, and documentation to support compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Research and remain informed about emerging security threats, technologies, and industry practices to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and optimize security controls by implementing technologies and process improvements that support business objectives while meeting security requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team while embodying the principles of being humble, hungry, and people-smart.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, principles, and concepts.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following security domains: Identity Services, Automation, Network Security Services, Security Engineering, Application Security and Penetration Testing, or Vulnerability Management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate systems and efficiently resolve routine technical issues.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with two (2) or more years of hands-on experience with any of the following technologies and security disciplines: AAA Services, Active Directory, Application Control, Asset Discovery and Inventory Management, Azure AD, CI/CD Platforms, DDoS Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Email Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Firewalls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security, Logging, Multifactor Authentication Technologies, Network Access Control (NAC), Networking Protocols, Scripting Languages, Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Secure Development Practices, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Configuration Assessment, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Tools, Single Sign-On (SSO), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment Tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), or Web Proxies.
  
  • [OR] Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with four (4) or more years of the experience outlined above.
  • [OR] High school diploma or GED, with six (6) or more years of the experience outlined above.