Security Engineer

DescriptionKforce's client in Salt Lake City, UT, a growing financial services organization, is seeking a Security Engineer to join its cybersecurity team. This is a highly visible role focused on strengthening and maturing the organization's security program while serving as a technical leader for key security technologies and initiatives.Key Responsibilities:* Own, administer, and mature the organization's Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) program* Serve as the subject matter expert for EDR technologies, including CrowdStrike or comparable enterprise platforms* Lead and expand the organization's Attack Surface Management program* Drive security engineering projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support* Support modern authentication and identity security initiatives, including MFA and access management improvements* Evaluate, implement, and optimize Zero Trust security technologies and strategies* Participate in initiatives to modernize remote access solutions, including ZTNA and SASE/SSE platforms* Manage remediation efforts related to security findings, vulnerabilities, and attack surface exposure* Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and business teams to improve overall security posture* Research emerging threats and technologies and recommend security enhancements* Document security procedures, standards, and technical architectures* Support incident response, investigation, containment, and recovery activities when requiredRequirements* 3-5+ years of hands-on Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Enterprise Security experience* 3-5 years of hands-on experience in information security or enterprise IT, with a focus on attack surface, endpoint, and identity security* Demonstrated experience administering enterprise security tools and platforms* Strong hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black, Cortex XDR, Trellix, or similar technologies* Demonstrated experience administering anattack surface management platform (Rapid7 or comparable) and building asset inventory from discovery data* Experience with endpoint detection and response tooling, preferably CrowdStrike, including policy configuration, sensor health, and detection triage* Working knowledge of SASE, CASB, and SSPM concepts, with experience supporting or leading the deployment of at least oneExperience implementing multi-factor authentication for endpoint or workstation sign-in, and familiarity with enterprise password management platforms such as Dashlane* Understanding of information security principles, data classification, and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions (e.g., GLBA, FFIEC, ISO 27001)* Experience participating in incident response, including investigation, containment, and remediation, and the ability to lead technical projects across multiple teams* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesJob TypeDirect HireCompensation115000 - $140000