Principal Security Engineer - Lead Security Initiatives

MSU (Michigan State University) Federal Credit Union; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

MSU Federal Credit Union in Michigan seeks a Security Engineer to test, deploy, document, and improve internal controls. The role engages across projects, design reviews, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure risk appetite is maintained and deliverables meet standards.

You will lead security configurations, manage SIEM/SOAR and other technologies, support audits, respond to incidents, and create procedures. Remote/hybrid/onsite options available; must reside in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field, or 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• GIAC/CISSP or equivalent certification.
• CompTIA Sec+ is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on critical IT projects to address security issues throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage security configurations and operation standards for security systems and applications.
• Lead complex security projects and initiatives independently.
• Assist Security Operations with security incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Support audits and examinations with system information and procedures.
• Develop and document security controls with stakeholders.
• Help educate and train business units on security program objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

5+ years of cybersecurity experience

GIAC/CISSP or equivalent

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

Firewalls

IPS

Endpoint protection

DLP

Email security

Job description

MSU Federal Credit Union in Michigan seeks a Security Engineer to test, deploy, document, and improve internal controls. The role engages across projects, design reviews, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure risk appetite is maintained and deliverables meet standards.

You will lead security configurations, manage SIEM/SOAR and other technologies, support audits, respond to incidents, and create procedures. Remote/hybrid/onsite options available; must reside in Michigan.