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