Security Engineer Internal IT Strongsville, OH (opens in a new tab)

Foundation Software; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundation Software LLC is seeking a Security Engineer to assess and mitigate security risks across our IT infrastructure. You will conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments, design and enforce security policies, and respond promptly to breaches.

The ideal candidate stays current on security trends to continually enhance our security posture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, define system security requirements, and develop architecture and designs that meet industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Hands-on experience building, deploying, and managing security systems.
• Broad exposure to cybersecurity principles, protocols, and tools.
• Solid foundation in security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus).
• Understanding of OS, database, network, and web app security.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Windows Server experience.
• Experience with risk/compliance frameworks (NIST, CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS).
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee security measures for systems, networks, and data assets.
• Define security requirements and develop architecture and designs.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and monitor security infrastructure; respond to incidents.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and incident reports.
• Develop tools and automation to reduce security risks and improve efficiency.
• Stay updated on threat landscapes and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for GRC activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security engineering

Vulnerability assessment

Security architecture

Windows Server

Cloud platforms

Monitoring & logging

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus

Authentication

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Windows Server environments

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Foundation Software LLC

Since 1985, Foundation Software has been a leading provider of software and services built specifically for the construction industry. Our integrated solutions support contractors throughout the entire project lifecycle, from estimating and job cost accounting to project management, HR, time tracking, and payroll processing.

With more than 600 team members and offices across the United States, we combine industry expertise, technology, and exceptional service to help our customers work more efficiently and successfully. At Foundation Software, employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful solutions while learning and growing as part of a collaborative team.

Position Summary

As a Security Engineer, you will assess and mitigate security risks across our IT infrastructure. You will conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats and implement effective countermeasures.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enforce security policies and procedures that align with industry's best practices, as well as troubleshoot security incidents and respond promptly to breaches, document findings, and resolutions.

The ideal candidate will stay up to date on emerging security technologies and trends, continuously seeking ways to enhance our security posture.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Security Implementation & Monitoring
  • Design, implement, and oversee security measures to protect systems, networks, and information assets.
• Architecture & Design
  • Define system security requirements and develop security architecture and detailed designs.
• Operations & Incident Response
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and monitor security infrastructure; respond rapidly to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Process & Documentation
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures, incident reports, and technical documentation.
• Innovation & Automation
  • Develop tools and automation to reduce security risks and improve efficiency.
• Continuous Learning
  • Stay updated on threat landscapes and best practices.
• Risk Management
  • Provide technical leadership for GRC activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven hands-on experience in building, deploying, and managing security systems.
• Broad exposure to cybersecurity principles, protocols, and tools
• Demonstrated history of continuous learning preferred.
• Solid foundation in security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, authentication, etc)
• In-depth understanding of OS, database, network, and web application security
• Familiarity with modern monitoring and logging solutions
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server environments
• Technical documentation and reporting proficiency
• Experience implementing contemporary risk/compliance frameworks (NIST, CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, or CIS)
• Collaborative, supportive, and innovative-driven mindset
• Strong ownership, accountability, and multi-tasking skills
• Business-aware decision making
• Ability to communicate technical content clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt.

Working at Foundation

What's great about working for Foundation? Plenty! We have a fun, casual and hard-working culture that invests in our employees, promotes creativity and delivers on our reputation. Our campus features a top-notch workout facility, fitness classes and free personal training, a game room complete with both video, table and traditional games, a full kitchen, and free coffee, soft drinks and snacks. Other employee perks include tickets to Cleveland sporting events, wellness incentives, free membership to our local rec center and various employee-appreciation events throughout the year. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, LT disability, generous paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with match and tuition reimbursement.

Foundation is a 21-time winner of NorthCoast 99 award, a multi-year winner of The Plain Dealer's "Top Workplaces".

Come and talk to us about your future at Foundation!

Foundation Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.