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IT Security Engineer III

IT Security Engineer III

CompanyPlexus Worldwide
LocationScottsdale, AZ, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in IT with 5+ years in IT Security
  • Proven expertise in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with hands-on security implementation
  • CISSP or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  • Proficiency in security engineering, network security, authentication protocols, cryptography, and compliance frameworks
  • Integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Responsibilities

  • Maintain uptime and operational efficiency for the security tools stack (SIEM, EDR, NDR, VM, WAF, firewalls, email security, IAM, etc.)
  • Implement updates and configurations aligned with security leadership objectives within predefined SLAs
  • Ensure all vulnerabilities are triaged and remediated within policy-defined timelines
  • Achieve a measurable reduction in security incidents through proactive incident management and root cause analysis
  • Act as the SME for AWS Security, implementing cloud-specific security measures to align with industry best practices and internal objectives
  • Demonstrate measurable improvements in cloud security posture quarterly
  • Drive end-to-end security projects from conception to delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of assigned projects annually
  • Align all initiatives with leadership priorities and compliance mandates
  • Maintain accuracy and currency in security documentation, including policies, procedures, and architectural diagrams
  • Audit/review documentation quarterly and provide actionable insights
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate risk, reducing identified risks year-over-year
  • Provide timely and effective security guidance and training to internal teams
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend security technologies that improve performance or efficiency
  • Implement at least two new technologies or processes annually that drive measurable security enhancements

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.