Sr. Security Engineer

About the role

Overall Purpose This senior position drives the use and availability of the information security tool set, providing a key role in maintaining vulnerability management and configuration management baselines for the company, ensuring our custom software is secure and providing complete and accurate documentation to maintain industry standard on all we provide. As a senior team member, your skills and experience will be used to evaluate new and existing security tools to drive continuous improvement. You will be relied upon to operate independently to ensure projects are complete and on time, and with the team to ensure all team members have the information and support they need. You will assist in removing roadblocks and verify that company policies are followed by all involved at all times.

Responsibilities

• Upgrading and patching application software and operating systems
• Tracking and replacing certificates and remediating vulnerabilities found on equipment
• Working with operations staff to ensure security tools are integrated into other corporate infrastructure
• Working with auditors to ensure security tools support compliance efforts
• Defining gaps not met by current toolset and researching solutions
• Proactively monitoring health of all tools owned by the team; initiating needed maintenance or remediation
• Ensuring tools run vendor‑supported versions, including OS and supporting applications
• Tracking and completing all compliance‑related documentation on time; addressing gaps per established processes
• Identifying opportunities to automate repeatable processes and driving implementation
• Assisting other security teams in security incident resolution and risk assessments
• Maximizing value of already‑purchased tools
• Contributing to development of Early Warning security policy and procedures
• Complying with all company and department policies to ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability
• Participating in on‑call rotation with other security engineers for 24x7 response
• Working with other security engineering staff for cross‑training to raise team skill level
• Mentoring junior security engineering staff and managing security interns
• Supporting the company's commitment to protect integrity and confidentiality of systems and data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 2‑year degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of general IT experience
• Minimum 3 years of IT Security experience
• Experience or certifications for enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms and vulnerability management frameworks
• Experience or certifications for enterprise endpoint security tools, anti‑virus or DLP
• Expert understanding of Linux and Windows administration
• Proficiency in Python scripting to support automation and operational efficiency
• Expert understanding of networking concepts including routing, layer 2 and layer 3, and NAT
• Expert understanding of firewall ruleset design in an enterprise setting and packet capture interpretation
• Proficiency in SSL/TLS certificate management, certificate chains and request/issue/renew procedures
• Physical requirements: normal office environment; primarily sedentary with extensive computer use; occasional standing, walking, kneeling, reaching; ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally; visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment; ability to communicate with internal/external customers

Qualifications

• Experience with audit procedures and producing audit artifact documents
• Additional scripting proficiency in JavaScript, Linux shell and/or PowerShell
• Certifications: one of CISSP, CCNA, or CISA desirable
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans; company contributions to HSA or pre‑tax savings via FSA for commuting, health & dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for exempt employees; generous PTO for non‑exempt employees; 11 paid company holidays; paid volunteer day
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – support for egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, returning to work

Pay

The Base Pay Scale For This Position In Phoenix, AZ/Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $132,000 - $165,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.