Senior Security Engineer - investment environment

DescriptionKforce's is partnering with a highly respected global investment organization in Boston, MA that is seeking a hands-on Senior Security Engineer to join a small, high-impact engineering team focused on building and deploying enterprise security solutions across cloud, identity, data, and infrastructure environments.Summary:This is not a traditional SOC, compliance, or operations-focused role. The team already has strong operational coverage and is looking for engineers who can design, implement, automate, and improve security capabilities across a modern enterprise environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering mindset, is comfortable moving across multiple security domains, and enjoys solving complex infrastructure and cloud security challenges in a fast-paced environment. The total package is extremely competitive!What You'll Work On:* Design and deploy security solutions across cloud, identity, endpoint, email, and network environments* Engineer and automate security controls across AWS and Azure ecosystems* Build scalable security capabilities using Terraform, Python, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code principles* Partner with infrastructure, platform, and engineering teams to improve enterprise security posture* Drive initiatives around Zero Trust, cloud-native security, segmentation, secure access, and modern authentication* Support evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies related to AI, data security, and enterprise security architecture* Support technical investigations and security improvement initiatives where needed* Evaluate existing environments, identify security gaps, and implement practical solutions at scaleRequirements* 5+ years of hands-on security engineering experience* Strong experience securing cloud environments (AWS preferred, Azure experience also valuable)* Experience implementing and engineering security solutions using enterprise/commercial security technologies in production environmentsExperience implementing or engineering solutions across areas such as:* Identity & access management* Cloud security* Network/perimeter security* Endpoint or data security* Email security* Ability to script and automate using tools such as Python, Terraform, or similar* Comfortable working across infrastructure, cloud, and platform security domains* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a builder mentality* Financial services experience is helpful but not requiredNice to Have:* Experience with modern identity and access controls such as Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, Entra ID, Okta, or Zero Trust architectures* Exposure to AI/ML-driven security initiatives or automation* Experience working in highly regulated or large-scale enterprise environmentsAdditional Notes:* This is an onsite role based in Boston* Small, highly technical team with strong visibility and ownership* Looking for -doers- who enjoy building and improving systems, not purely advisory profilesJob TypeDirect HireCompensation150000 - $200000