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Senior IT Security Engineer

DFW, TX

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 26974 Pay Rate: $110000 - $125000 Remote Friendly?: Hybrid

Job Description


Senior IT Security Engineer 

Location: Dallas or Fort Worth, TX
Employment Type: Direct-hire, Full-time, Exempt
Total Compensation: $110-125K plus 10-15% bonus
Citizenship Status: Eligible to work directly on W2 basis, no sponsorship is not being offered at this time. 
Reports To: Sr. Director of IT
Schedule: Hybrid, Monday –Friday (8: 00-5: 00 PM, flexible). Will work 2 days each week onsite and 3 days each week remotely.

Position Details: 

Large financial company is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer who will provide leadership and expertise in securing systems and data. Will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of a variety of security controls, ensuring that technology and products remain secure. Will consult with internal and external stakeholders to help maintain a strong security posture. The Senior IT Security Engineer will also guide and support junior team members, fostering a culture of security across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a lead advisor on information protection, working with teams to develop secure solutions for complex challenges.
  • Conduct risk assessments and oversee initiatives to address identified vulnerabilities.
  • Review audit results and recommend actions to mitigate risks to acceptable levels.
  • Provide guidance on secure system architecture and network design decisions.
  • Ensure security changes align with the organization's established change management protocols.
  • Create and refine policies, standards, and guidelines to maintain a strong security framework.
  • Implement automated solutions to streamline security processes and improve accuracy.
  • Monitor and enhance common security measures such as OS hardening, intrusion detection, logging, and data protection.
  • Advocate for best practices in security and support training and awareness initiatives across teams.
  • Respond to and lead efforts during security incidents when necessary.
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Required Experience & Skills:
  • In-depth experience working with various security technologies, such as firewall management, intrusion detection, malware protection, vulnerability scanning, and security event management.
  • At least 7 years in IT roles, with a minimum of 4 years focused on security engineering.
  • Strong familiarity with cloud security practices and technologies, particularly those related to large-scale environments including Azure.
  • Experience with security monitoring systems such as those used for event correlation and threat detection, including Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to financial services and industries with high regulatory standards (e.G., SOX, PCI, GLBA, SAS70).
  • Strong knowledge of network architecture and the ability to analyze traffic and protocols.
  • Proficiency in Linux and Windows systems, including key infrastructure technologies like Active Directory.
  • Demonstrated success in managing security technologies, including the ability to improve and optimize tools.
  • Experience with scripting languages to automate security tasks and workflows (e.G., Python, PowerShell).
  • Relevant security certifications are a plus, but not required.

Education:
  • Technology focused Bachelor's degree is preferred.
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