Senior Cloud & Security Engineer
Lafayette, IN - USA
Job Summary
The Senior Cloud & Security Engineer to serve as the senior technical counterpart to the Director of Security & Technology. This role owns KPAs cloud infrastructure security platforms identity automation and technical modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong cloud and systems experience a security-first mindset and the ability to independently lead complex technical projects that improve KPAs security scalability and operational maturity.
Security Engineering
- Own KPAs enterprise security platforms including CrowdStrike Rapid7 Cisco Umbrella Cisco Duo and related technologies.
- Lead vulnerability management & remediation endpoint security identity security privileged access penetration testing and security hardening initiatives.
- Investigate and respond to complex security incidents while partnering with the IT Operations team on security and infrastructure escalations.
- Own the technical implementation and ongoing operation of infrastructure-related SOC 2 controls and security audit related requirements.
- Continuously evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements that strengthen KPAs overall security posture.
Cloud Identity & Systems Engineering
- Own Microsoft 365 Entra ID Exchange Online Exchange Hybrid modernization identity architecture and endpoint management.
- Own Azure infrastructure and AWS workloads outside the DevOps application stack. Partner with DevOps where needed as there is a natural crossover between them and this position.
- Own Cisco Meraki networking VPN infrastructure and cloud connectivity.
- Lead technical initiatives including cloud modernization email domain consolidation phone system replacement identity modernization and enterprise platform upgrades.
Automation Projects & Technical Leadership
- Lead complex security and cloud projects from planning through implementation and post-change validation.
- Build automation using PowerShell Microsoft Graph REST APIs and leverage AI-assisted development and automation to improve engineering efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Produce clear technical documentation implementation plans rollback procedures and operational handoffs.
- Proactively identify technical debt security gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and modernization.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience in cloud infrastructure systems engineering security engineering or a related senior technical role.
- Strong experience administering Microsoft 365 Entra ID Azure Windows Server Exchange Online and hybrid identity.
- Experience with enterprise security platforms such as CrowdStrike Rapid7 Cisco Umbrella Duo or equivalent technologies.
- Strong understanding of identity networking endpoint management vulnerability management and Zero Trust security principles.
- Experience supporting SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft AZ-104 AZ-500 MS-102 SC-300 CompTIA Security CISSP or equivalent certifications are preferred.
- Excellent communication documentation project management and problem-solving skills.
- Work ethic that aligns with KPAs core values:
- Trust: earning trust through integrity expertise and acting in the clients best interest.
- Innovation: continuously seeking out ways to better serve clients.
- Excellence: holding ourselves to high standards in everything we do.
- Results: moving with purpose to deliver meaningful outcomes.
- Provides technical leadership sound architectural recommendations and trusted engineering expertise across cloud infrastructure and security initiatives.
- Successfully leads cloud modernization and technical security initiatives that improve KPAs security scalability and operational maturity.
- Owns and continually improves enterprise security platforms and technical security controls.
- Delivers complex technical projects with strong planning communication documentation testing and post-implementation validation.
- Reduces manual effort through automation and modern engineering practices.
- Serves as the senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure and security issues.
- Partners effectively with IT Operations and DevOps to ensure new technologies transition smoothly into day-to-day operations.
- Working at a computer typing and view a screen - Constantly
- Stationary sitting or standing - Constantly
- Visual Recognition - Constantly
- Hearing/Listening - Occasionally
- Communicating verbally and/or in writing - Occasionally
- Travel - Seldom
- Annual base salary range between $110-125k commensurate with experience.
- Bonus potential of 10% annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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