IT Security Engineer

WIN Waste Innovations; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus

Industry leading benefits

Multiple and flexible medical plans

Outstanding PTO program

Floating Holidays

Strong 401k program and company match

Tuition reimbursement plan

College loan reimbursement

College scholarship program for depend

Parental Leave Program

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a cybersecurity engineer with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of cybersecurity practices. The role requires independent and collaborative work across systems, cloud administration, infrastructure design, and project management.

You will protect data and systems, manage vulnerability remediation, incident response, and security audits, and collaborate with vendors and teams to deliver reliable IT services on-site with limited remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience with endpoint security, cloud security and logging, identity management services, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to navigate and operate IT ticketing and support request systems.
• Ability to support end users and system administration.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, plan, implement, and improve security measures protecting data, systems, and networks.
• Adhere to IT and cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Ensure safeguards protect information assets from threats.
• Troubleshoot security, endpoint, network, and system issues.
• Serve as SME for the SIEM platform.
• Develop and maintain incident response and vulnerability processes.

Skills

Endpoint security

Security incident response

Vulnerability management

Security policies

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SIEM platform

Microsoft 365

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a cybersecurity engineer with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of cybersecurity practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, comfort working under pressure, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

This role requires both independent and collaborative work across systems and cloud administration, infrastructure design, and project management. A successful cybersecurity engineer will have a strong understanding of technology infrastructure, endpoint devices, including vulnerability management, incident response, and security audits. Top candidates will be comfortable working with diverse technologies, resolving security issues, and troubleshooting across complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, plan, implement, and improve security measures that protect the organization’s data, systems, and networks.
• Adhere to the company's IT and cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Ensure administrative, physical, and technical safeguards protect company information assets from internal and external threats.
• Troubleshoot security, endpoint, network, and system issues.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the SIEM platform.
• Develop and maintain security incident response and vulnerability management processes.
• Respond to system and network security incidents and breaches.
• Protect organizational data and infrastructure by enabling appropriate security controls.
• Test systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform daily administration, reporting, and communications with relevant departments.
• Support cybersecurity policy frameworks, including CIS and PCI.
• Manage the security managed service provider and related tasks.
• Manage vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Thoroughly document systems, configurations, and procedures, including clear guidance for users and IT support.
• Evaluate, test, and implement emerging technologies that strengthen Microsoft 365 and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with vendors, internal teams, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable IT services.
• Provide after-hours support and travel to company facilities as needed.
• Work primarily on-site to support users and systems, with limited flexibility for remote work as appropriate.

Education & Experience

• Experience with endpoint security, security awareness training platforms, cloud security and logging, identity management services, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to navigate and operate within an IT ticketing and support request system
• Ability to support end users and system administration
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong awareness of current cybersecurity trends.
• Degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Two to three years of experience in a cybersecurity or security-focused role.

Personal Attributes

• Disciplined self-starter who can complete projects and tasks with minimal direction, guidance, or oversight.
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with clients and peers in a positive, constructive manner.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and manage competing responsibilities.
• Ability to stay effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work appropriately.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive annual bonus
• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.