Security Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Security Engineer (AVP / Associate AVP) for a leading global financial services firm in New York, NY. This individual will join the firm’s Information Security team, focusing on cloud security, automation, and AI risk evaluation.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where the ideal candidate will help build and enhance security automation, support a multi‑cloud environment (Azure-focused), and evaluate new technologies—particularly AI tools—to ensure they meet security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain security automation workflows using Python and PowerShell
• Integrate and optimize security tools using APIs and automation platforms (e.g., Tines)
• Support cloud security initiatives across Azure (primary), AWS, and GCP
• Monitor and improve security posture across a diverse enterprise environment
• Evaluate new software and AI‑driven tools for security risk, including data exposure and access controls
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to validate secure implementations
• Contribute to vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response efforts
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders

Skills and Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or related field
• Hands‑on experience with Python scripting (required) and automation/orchestration
• Ability to read, write, and interpret code for security use cases
• Experience across multiple security domains (cloud, network, SIEM, endpoint, or identity)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, especially Azure
• Experience with APIs, integrations, and security tooling
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Experience with Tines, Okta, Wiz, or AppOmni
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Panther) and endpoint/security platforms
• Exposure to Zero Trust architectures and enterprise security frameworks
• Experience with Microsoft stack (M365, Power BI, Power Automate)
• Background in application development or DevSecOps
• Exposure to AI security or governance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.