IT Security Engineer

Boutique Recruiting; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Westwood, MA is looking for an IT Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity policy implementation. This hands-on role emphasizes cloud security and involves working with internal teams to strengthen infrastructure security. The position offers a collaborative environment and autonomy, ideal for outcome-driven security professionals.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with bonus potential

Flexible work week

Laid-back, multicultural office culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud security and identity management.
• CISSP certification required.
• Familiarity with Oracle OCI and reverse proxy solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily security alerts and incidents.
• Develop and enforce company-wide security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure secure system configurations.

Skills

Cloud Security

Identity Management

Security Policy Development

Vulnerability Management

Azure Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

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$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

A well-established manufacturing company headquartered in Westwood, MA is seeking an IT Security Engineer to join its close-knit, collaborative IT team. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cybersecurity policies across all business units and subsidiaries. The IT Security Engineer will work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to advance cloud migration efforts, manage vulnerabilities, and strengthen infrastructure security. This is a high-impact position ideal for a cloud security professional who thrives in a lean environment, brings strong technical expertise, and values autonomy, clear communication, and results-driven execution.

IT Security Engineer Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily security alerts and incidents via Arctic Wolf
• Develop and enforce company-wide security policies and procedures
• Lead third-party penetration testing efforts annually and act on findings
• Guide Azure/O365 architecture, security, and integration with internal systems
• Implement identity protection, conditional access, MDM/MAM, DLP, and threat protection within Microsoft 365
• Manage cloud infrastructure and services including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS security layers
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure secure system configurations across hybrid environments
• Deliver strategic security recommendations and drive adoption of best practices across departments
  
  

IT Security Engineer Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud security and identity management
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required
• CISSP certification required
• Strong background with Active Directory, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Azure AD Connect
• Demonstrated expertise in federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID), IDaaS platforms (Azure AD, Okta), and vulnerability management tools
• Proven experience implementing Microsoft 365 security technologies across identity, device, data, and threat protection layers
• Familiarity with Oracle OCI, reverse proxy solutions (e.g. Azure App Proxy, Citrix, ZScaler) is a plus
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Flexible work week
• Laid-back, multicultural office culture
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Management

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