Security Engineer I - Cloud & On-Prem Defender

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance, including eligible/sp​

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer I to join our Information Security team.

You will help manage and operationalize security solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments, collaborating with IT Security, Infrastructure and Applications teams to embed security into technology solutions. You will administer security tools, perform routine vulnerability scans, and support audits and incident response, while helping maintain security standards and processes across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in information security engineering or IT security.
• Proven experience in security solution administration and operational designs.
• Knowledge of Networking Fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and network protocols.
• Fundamental knowledge of PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as Vulnerability Management (Tenable preferred), SIEM, EDR, IAM, PAM, cloud security platforms, DLP, and firewalls.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid identity environments (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD, on-prem AD).
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving security-related tickets/requests and escalation.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, NYDFS, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to define and present recommendations for application/operational enhancements.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC (or equivalent) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations and processes of security solutions following the organization's enterprise security strategy, business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a technical administrator, monitoring and managing security solutions across network, endpoint, cloud, identity, and application layers.
• Assist in the operation of security technologies, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with security configuration management best practices.
• Perform routine vulnerability scans and assist with remediation tracking to verify corrective actions and security controls.
• Maintain Security Tools and Technologies so they are up to date and functioning as expected.
• Assist with evidence collection for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Operationalize new security tools, platforms, and services to improve the organization’s security posture.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure system and application processes.
• Support incident response activities as needed and monitor the incident queue to assure incidents are assigned and addressed within documented SLA.
• Assist with developing and maintaining security standards, policies, operational procedures and process documentation.
• Work with IT Security staff and contribute to a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Scripting basics

Security operations

Cloud security awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Vulnerability Management (Tenable)

SIEM

EDR

IAM/PAM

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer I to join our Information Security team.

You will help manage and operationalize security solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments, collaborating with IT Security, Infrastructure and Applications teams to embed security into technology solutions. You will administer security tools, perform routine vulnerability scans, and support audits and incident response, while helping maintain security standards and processes across the