IT Security Engineer

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
Jan 13, 2025
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment to build, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge security tooling? If so, Vaco is working with an Arizona based client to fill this important Security Engineer position that will support the infrastructure and tooling side of the business. In this role you will maintain and optimize our security tools stack (Rapid7, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto), ensuring a robust and current security position across all platforms. You will bring. proven expertise in IT Security best practices, security tools, application security, and cloud/on-premises infrastructure (AWS). You will own and deliver high-impact security projects, lead by example, and empower the security team through collaboration and knowledge sharing. If you love complex security challenges and want to help to shape a security-first culture, please reach out to a member of the Vaco team today. We will be actively scheduling interviews over the holidays so don't wait to connect with us. Position Expectations: Security Stack Ownership & Optimization Maintain uptime and operational efficiency for the security tools stack (SIEM, EDR, NDR, VM, WAF, firewalls, email security, IAM, etc.). Implement updates and configurations aligned with security leadership objectives within predefined SLAs. AWS Security Expertise Act as the SME for AWS Security, implementing cloud-specific security measures to align with industry best practices and internal objectives. Demonstrate measurable improvements in cloud security posture quarterly. Project Execution Drive end-to-end security projects from conception to delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of assigned projects annually. Align all initiatives with leadership priorities and compliance mandates. Incident and Vulnerability Management Ensure all vulnerabilities are triaged and remediated within policy-defined timelines. Achieve a measurable reduction in security incidents through proactive incident management and root cause analysis. Documentation & Policy Management Maintain accuracy and currency in security documentation, including policies, procedures, and architectural diagrams. Audit/review documentation quarterly and provide actionable insights. Collaboration & Risk Mitigation Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate risk, reducing identified risks year-over-year. Provide timely and effective security guidance and training to internal teams. Continuous Learning & Innovation Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend security technologies that improve performance or efficiency. Implement at least two new technologies or processes annually that drive measurable security enhancements. Position Qualifications: Experience:7+ years in IT with 5+ years in IT Security. Proven expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with hands-on security implementation. Certifications:CISSP or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Technical Knowledge:Proficiency in security engineering, network security, authentication protocols, cryptography, and compliance frameworks. Soft Skills:Integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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