Senior Security Engineer

Title: Senior Security Engineer

Agency: VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Location: Remote

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

• Strong IAM knowledge, including familiarity with LDAP, OAuth, OpenID, and cloud-native identity services
• Proficiency in cloud security tools such as Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), Cloud Security Posture Management (CPSM), Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM), or Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
• Advanced scripting and automation skills with Python, PowerShell, Bash or other scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of modern security frameworks.
• Knowledge of encryption standards, network security, and VPN infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of security monitoring and detection tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Experience leading agile IT projects and coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing security frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, collaborate effectively across departments, and drive security culture improvements.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field of study required. Or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field of study with related work experience equivalent to a master’s degree in the proceeding fields
• Leadership experience.
• Experience with cloud security operations, cloud -native security solutions, DevSecOps, CI/CD security practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Knowledge of state privacy laws.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS, Azure, or GCP.