Security Engineer

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Security Engineer who will own identity, infrastructure, and security engineering initiatives. The role requires deep knowledge of AD, Entra ID, MFA, RBAC, and PAM, with hands-on experience in Windows and cloud security, EDR/SIEM tooling, and automation via PowerShell.

The successful candidate will collaborate across IT and security teams to implement secure configurations and Zero Trust principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Security Engineering, focusing on identity and infrastructure security.
• Hands-on with on-prem Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, and hybrid identity.
• Experience with MFA, Conditional Access, and RBAC.
• Experience with Privileged Access Management Solutions (CyberArk preferred).
• Exposure to SIEM/EDR tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, or CrowdStrike.
• Strong PowerShell scripting or automation.
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.).
• Cloud security exposure (Azure, AWS).
• Certifications like CISSP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve identity and access controls across AD and Entra ID.
• Work in hybrid identity setups (on-prem AD, Entra ID, SSO/federation).
• Implement and maintain MFA, CA, and RBAC policies.
• Assist Privileged Access Management processes (CyberArk or similar).
• Hardening and vulnerability remediation across Windows and cloud environments.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including identity-based activity and endpoint/network alerts.
• Work with EDR and SIEM tools to monitor, analyze, and act on security events.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and application teams for secure configurations.
• Assist with automation (PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to Zero Trust alignment.

Skills

Identity and access management

Security engineering

Incident response

Zero Trust

Team collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Splunk

CrowdStrike

CyberArk

Azure AD

Job description

Job Description

This hands-on Security Engineer role sits at the intersection of identity, infrastructure, and security engineering. The right candidate will understand how users, systems, and security controls all connect and will take ownership of improving and protecting that environment. The team is looking for someone who can own work and follow through, not just monitor or escalation issues. The team values engineers who understand how security works end-to-end, including identity, network access, and system-level controls, and who can take action to reduce risk in real environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across:

Identity and access management, Windows and cloud infrastructure security, Vulnerability management and remediation and Security tooling (EDR, SIEM, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve identity and access controls across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments
• Work within a hybrid identity setup, including on-prem AD, Entra ID, and SSO/federation models
• Implement and maintain MFA, Conditional Access, and RBAC policies
• Support or contribute to Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes (CyberArk or similar)
• Perform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation across Windows and cloud environments
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including identity-based activity and endpoint/network alerts
• Work with EDR and SIEM tools to monitor, analyze, and act on security events
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and application teams to enforce secure configurations
• Assist with automation (PowerShell or similar) to improve operational efficiency
• Participate in ongoing efforts to align with Zero Trust principles

The goal is for this person to convert at the 6-12 month mark. Once converted, the expected salary range for this role is between $105,000-130,000. Please note that pay will be negotiated and numbers can fluctuate depending on experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT Security Engineering, with a focus on identity and infrastructure security
• Hands-on experience with:
  • oActive Directory (on-prem)
  • oMicrosoft Entra ID / Azure AD
  • oHybrid identity environments (AAD Connect, SSO, federation)
  • oPrivileged Access Management Solutions (CyberArk preferred)
• Experience implementing or supporting:
  • oMFA
  • oConditional Access policies
  • oRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Experience with Windows server environments, including patching, hardening, or vulnerability remediation
• Exposure to SIEM and/or EDR tools (Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, etc.)
• Understanding of authentication concepts:
  • oSAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, NTLM
• Strong PowerShell scripting or automation experience
• Experience in regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, etc.)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) from a security perspective
• Certifications such as CISSP or any other major security certifications