Security Engineer - M365 & Cloud Security (Hybrid)

Sierra Central Credit Union; Yuba City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sierra Central Credit Union is seeking a Security Engineer to implement and operate its cybersecurity program in a hybrid work setting at our California headquarters. You will manage Defender XDR, Entra ID, and cloud security controls while coordinating with MDR providers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments, with emphasis on GLBA compliance and privacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field.
• Minimum four years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience in a Microsoft-centric environment.
• Experience implementing and supporting Microsoft 365 security and compliance solutions.
• Experience with incident investigation, security event analysis, and response activities.
• Experience administering email security platforms and phishing awareness programs.
• Experience supporting risk management, audit, or compliance initiatives in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and optimize Microsoft 365 security and compliance solutions (Defender XDR, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Defender for Cloud Apps).
• Configure and maintain security controls for SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and data loss prevention and labeling.
• Administer enterprise email security technologies (anti-phishing, anti-malware, DMARC, SPF, DKIM).
• Manage phishing simulations and security awareness training programs.
• Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations and response activities.
• Coordinate with MDR providers and security partners for monitoring and threat detection.
• Support vulnerability management via asset scanning, risk assessment, remediation tracking, and testing.
• Assist with enterprise risk management and regulatory examinations.
• Ensure GLBA Safeguards Rule compliance and privacy initiatives.
• Develop security documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Security architecture

Threat detection

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related

4+ years hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 Defender XDR

Entra ID

Intune

Purview

Defender for Cloud Apps

SharePoint Online

Office 365 security controls

Job description

Sierra Central Credit Union is seeking a Security Engineer to implement and operate its cybersecurity program in a hybrid work setting at our California headquarters. You will manage Defender XDR, Entra ID, and cloud security controls while coordinating with MDR providers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments, with emphasis on GLBA compliance and privacy initiatives.