Senior Security Engineer

Experience with Microsoft Security stack (Defender, Entra, Intune, Sentinel, Purview, Priva)

-Fully onsite M-F 8:30 -5:30

-7 years of experience

-Certifications are a plus

-Military background is a plus but not required

Job Summary:

The Information Security Engineer will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization’s computer networks and information.

• Duties/Responsibilities:Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.
• Uses data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information.
• Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs.
• Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur.
• Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data.
• Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors.
• Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
• Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
• Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.

• Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field required
• At least three years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security highly preferred.