Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer New York New York

Job ID: 20935

Our client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure across a hybrid environment. This role is heavily focused on Microsoft security technologies, cloud security architecture, and emerging AI security frameworks, supporting the organization’s continued adoption of cloud and AI-driven technologies.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge initiatives including AI Security, Agentic Security, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and enterprise cloud security strategy within a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

AI & Emerging Security Technologies

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of AI and agentic security controls
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and AI teams to securely deploy AI-driven solutions
• Integrate DevSecOps, CSPM, and cloud-native security tooling into enterprise environments

Cloud Security & Architecture

• Design and maintain secure architectures across Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365
• Secure and support IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
• Implement cloud monitoring, logging, auditing, and alerting capabilities

Identity & Access Management

• Develop and manage identity security strategies leveraging Azure/Entra ID
• Enforce least‑privilege access controls and modern authentication standards
• Monitor authentication, authorization, and privileged access activity

Data Protection & Compliance

• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security policies
• Monitor and mitigate data loss and data leakage risks across cloud and on‑premises environments

Incident Response & Security Operations

• Lead investigations and coordinate responses to cybersecurity incidents
• Enhance real‑time monitoring, detection, and logging capabilities
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams on reporting and remediation efforts

Security Engineering & Risk Management

• Design and manage security infrastructure protecting enterprise systems and networks
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and risk evaluations
• Perform security assessments for new technologies and enterprise initiatives

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on information security or cybersecurity engineering experience

Strong expertise in:

• Microsoft security technologies
• Cloud security architecture
• SIEM monitoring and log analysis
• Networking fundamentals including firewalls, routing, NAT, and proxies
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Key Technologies

• Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, O365)
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure & Entra ID
• AWS
• DevSecOps and cloud security tooling

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, or related field
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Security certifications preferred
• Additional certifications from Palo Alto, Cisco, Splunk, or similar vendors are a plus