Infrastructure & Security Engineer - Full Time

Long-Lewis Automotive Group; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Florence, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Security Architect. The role involves designing and maintaining secure infrastructure, leading security operations, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering and cybersecurity, with strong skills in network architecture and troubleshooting. This is an on-site position with an emphasis on strategic collaboration and technical governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and/or cybersecurity.
• Strong experience with network architecture and security, including firewalls and segmentation.
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure and scalable infrastructure architecture.
• Lead response efforts for security incidents and technical events.
• Ensure systems meet recovery time and recovery point objectives.

Skills

Infrastructure engineering

Cybersecurity

Network architecture

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Tools

Active Directory

Entra ID

Backup and disaster recovery solutions

Job description

Job Details

Infrastructure & Security Architecture

• Design and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure architecture.
• Define standards for network, systems, and endpoint configurations.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud and on-prem environments.
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with security and compliance requirements.

Security Engineering & Strategy

• Develop and maintain security architecture and strategy.
• Implement and manage endpoint protection, identity security, and access controls.
• Define and enforce conditional access and MFA strategies.
• Continuously assess and improve security posture.

Incident Response & Security Operations

• Lead response efforts for security incidents and major technical events.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate containment, remediation, and recovery activities.
• Provide technical escalation support for complex issues.

Disaster Recovery & Resilience

• Design and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Ensure systems meet recovery time and recovery point objectives.
• Conduct testing and validation of recovery processes.
• Improve system resilience and availability.

MSP (Coretek) Technical Oversight

• Serve as technical authority over managed service provider (Coretek).
• Define expectations for infrastructure performance and security.
• Review and validate MSP work, configurations, and changes.
• Escalate and resolve vendor-related technical issues.
• Ensure MSP activities align with internal standards and policies.

Change & Technical Governance

• Provide technical approval for infrastructure and security changes.
• Ensure changes align with architecture and security standards.
• Collaborate with Governance & Risk on control implementation.
• Support controlled and auditable change processes.

Collaboration & Advisory

• Partner with IT Director on technology strategy and roadmap.
• Advise leadership on infrastructure and security risks.
• Support Service Operations with Tier 3 escalation guidance.
• Collaborate with Governance on policy implementation.

Accountability

• Security posture of the organization
• Integrity and scalability of infrastructure architecture
• Effective incident response and resolution
• Reliability of backup and disaster recovery systems
• Technical performance of managed service providers
• Enforcement of infrastructure and security standards

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and/or cybersecurity
• Strong experience with network architecture and security (firewalls, segmentation)
• Experience with identity platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID)
• Experience with endpoint security and management tools
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hybrid cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP, or Microsoft security certifications
• Experience working with managed service providers
• Experience in regulated environments

Key Competencies

• Strong technical architecture and design skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ownership and accountability mindset
• Ability to lead technical decisions
• Clear communication of complex technical concepts
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

Alignment to IT Department Identity

This role supports Accountability, Discipline, Security & Stewardship, Service Excellence, and Continuous Improvement within the IT department.

This role is an in-person on-site position in Florence, AL.