Senior Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Security Engineer. This is a full-time role. The role requires hybrid work and can be based in Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Indianapolis, IN or Phoenix, AZ.Summary:The Senior Information Security Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions across the enterprise. This position leads complex initiatives-from securing cloud environments to strengthening enterprise-wide defenses against evolving threats. The engineer reviews and enhances security architectures, guides junior team members, and ensures that all systems, upgrades, and migrations adhere to modern security standards and compliance requirements.Key Responsibilities:

• Implement security solutions that support a defense-in-depth and zero-trust strategy
• Contribute to the design and execution of complex security projects
• Install, configure, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot security tools and infrastructure, including SIEM, SOAR, WAF, PAM, firewalls, and secure web/email gateways
• Conduct routine configuration reviews of security technologies against industry best practices, vendor guidance, and internal baselines
• Create and maintain documentation such as network diagrams, architectural diagrams, data flow maps, and internal procedures
• Train security team members on new technologies and serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point
• Participate in and lead security incident response activities as defined in the organization's incident response plan
• Act as the senior technical resource during triage and communicate effectively with leadership during incidents
• Partner with Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams to document procedures, gather evidence, and articulate cybersecurity standards and practices

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; or 5+ years of professional experience as an Information Security Engineer
• Extensive hands-on experience with security tools including SIEM, SOAR, WAF, PAM, firewalls, and secure web/email gateways
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, and executive presence
• Coachable, collaborative, and able to maintain a positive, professional demeanor
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to drive results independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or OSCP
• Hands-on experience with the CrowdStrike cybersecurity suite
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and tooling
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• Experience in security operations and incident response

Desired Experience:

• Experience securing cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, Docker) and implementing DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles
• Knowledge of machine learning applications for anomaly detection or threat intelligence

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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