Senior Security Engineer

How you'll make an impact

As the Senior Security Engineer, you will work as a team member on the Security team. You will ensure Strata has the correct security measures in place and provide continuous improvement opportunities to extend our capabilities and security to our client data. You will assist in the maintenance of the Zero Trust Security framework and associated tooling across the organization. You will manage and maintain a hybrid environment including configuration management, upgrades, identification of end of life/support systems that need to be replaced, architecture of new solutions, and recommending and executing modifications to these systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.

• Manage identity, access, and secure connectivity controls, including MFA, conditional access, privileged access, least privilege, DNS/content filtering, secure web gateway, and certificate-based controls.
• Partner with IT, networking, security, and business teams to resolve access issues, blocked traffic, policy behavior, connectivity problems, and related security events.
• Strengthen enterprise security controls across endpoint, cloud, SaaS, AI, identity, network, and data protection platforms using security frameworks, CIS benchmarks, lifecycle management, and threat data.
• Lead the selection, deployment, and optimization of security tools including SIEM, EDR, XDR, IAM, and cloud security solutions.
• Implement automation for security operations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and response times.
• Leverage AI to ensure workflows are efficient and automated.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 4-6 years of security experience
• Certifications such as CCIE, CCSE, GIAC, or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills – the ability to assist in resolving various systems issues for multiple integrated locations and systems
• Previous experience with scripting and use of Terraform is a plus
• Time management and organizational skills are imperative
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with all levels of management and personnel

Estimated Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000

Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

How we work

Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in-person connection and regularly host on-campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate.

Find Out More About Strata Benefits

Here @ Strata… Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community. We believe that each of our team member's unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Core Values

• We connect with positive intent.
• We are helpful.
• We own it.
• We get better every day.
• We are humble.