Senior Security Engineer - Remote

Senior Security Engineer - Remote Position

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Security Engineer - Remote position with a Global Law Firm located in New York, NY. This is a direct hire opportunity.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our client's cybersecurity infrastructure, while guiding the safe implementation of cloud and AI systems. This hands-on role involves designing and administering the Microsoft 365 Security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Purview), Azure, and Entra ID. You will contribute across a hybrid environment, leading technical projects on the cutting edge of Agentic Security and Data Security Posture Management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of scalable AI security and agentic security controls
• Work closely with IT and AI acceleration teams to onboard newly developed AI use cases in a secure manner, including end-to-end DevSecOps and CSPM tooling
• Design, implement, and maintain a secure and resilient cloud architecture (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across Azure, AWS, and Office365
• Design and build continuous audit and alerting capabilities in cloud environments
• Develop and implement robust identity and access management strategies for cloud environments
• Monitor and manage user access permissions, following the principle of least privilege
• Use Microsoft 365 Security and Purview technologies to establish and enforce data protection policies
• Monitor for data leakage to and from the cloud and on-premises
• Lead incident response efforts for security incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Implement logging and monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security events in real-time
• Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure to safeguard networks, systems, and applications
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential risks
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct thorough investigations for security incidents or breaches
• Work with key stakeholders to conduct and formally document risk assessments against new technologies
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to align security initiatives with business objectives
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in Information Security or a similar role
• Awareness of basic tenets of secure software development
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, such as routing, firewalls, NAT translation, proxies, and other next-gen SASE solutions
• Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts and strategies
• Deep level security information and event management (SIEM) log analysis experience
• Ability to work independently on important initiatives, reporting to senior management on milestones or issues

Desired Skills:

• Information Security certifications such as Microsoft, CISSP, CISM, Palo Alto, Splunk, or Cisco

Pay range: $160,000 - $185,000 per year

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #DIG10-NY

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