Information Technology Security Engineer

Planet Group; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer for an on-site role in the Madison, WI area. The position requires 7+ years in IT engineering and information security, with hands-on expertise in endpoint protection, SIEM, and identity management.

Responsibilities include implementing security across endpoints, identity, network, and cloud, and coordinating with a managed SOC to enhance logging and incident response.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT engineering and information security experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing endpoint protection, SIEM, and identity management solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies (Defender for Endpoint/Identity/Office 365).
• Experience with LogRhythm, Entra ID, and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanners, centralized logging, MFA, SAML, and patch management.
• Experience across on- premise and cloud (AWS preferred).
• Broad understanding of information security, IT auditing, risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and improve security across endpoint, identity, network, server, and cloud.
• Provide technical security guidance to stakeholders and project teams.
• Coordinate with a managed SOC to improve logging, alerts, and incident handling.
• Coordinate and respond to security incidents and documentation.
• Investigate alerts and work with staff to resolve issues.
• Research and propose practical security risk reduction measures.
• Support vulnerability management and patch management.

Skills

Security engineering

Endpoint protection

SIEM

Identity management

Network engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/MIS/IT

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

LogRhythm

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Job description

Senior Information Security Engineer

Onsite- Great Madison, WI area

Full time role (GC and USC's only)

Salary: $130-$150K

Relocation assistance provided.

The Planet Group has partnered with a greater Madison, Wi area company to locate a hands-on security engineer with a strong foundation in network or systems engineering and experience implementing and supporting security technologies. The ideal candidate built their career in IT infrastructure before expanding into cybersecurity, risk, and compliance. You should be comfortable troubleshooting technical issues, configuring security tools, and putting security recommendations into practice.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage, and improve security solutions across endpoint, identity, network, server, and cloud environments.
• Provide technical security guidance to business stakeholders and project teams, helping incorporate security into new systems, policies, and processes.
• Partner with a managed SOC to improve centralized logging, investigate alerts, and identify security incidents or misconfigured controls.
• Coordinate and respond to security incidents, including initial forensic investigation, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
• Investigate endpoint, SIEM, and phishing alerts, working directly with employees to resolve issues.
• Research and recommend practical solutions to reduce security risk and strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Support vulnerability management, patch management, and security control assessments.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of combined IT engineering and information security experience, including a strong network or systems background.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing endpoint protection, SIEM, and identity management solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies, including:
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
• Microsoft Defender for Identity
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365
• Experience with LogRhythm, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory.
• Practical knowledge of vulnerability scanners, centralized logging, multifactor authentication, SAML federation, and patch management.
• Experience supporting desktop, server, and networking environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure; AWS experience is preferred.
• A broad understanding of information security, IT auditing, and how technical controls support risk and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain security issues to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• A commitment to staying current with security technologies and continually improving processes.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP certification.
• Experience working in small to midsize organizations.
• Experience with PCI DSS, SOC 1 audits, HIPAA, or related compliance requirements.
• Experience developing or delivering security awareness programs.

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