Senior Information Security Engineer

Harris Allied; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Harris Allied is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer to design and secure enterprise technology infrastructure. You will manage on-premises and cloud environments, lead cybersecurity initiatives, and influence technology strategy.

With over 5 years of experience required in IT and cybersecurity, this role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work with innovative technologies. Join a company committed to operational excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hands on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity roles.
• Strong hands on experience supporting Windows/365 environments and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience deploying Defender among other security applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including risk assessments and incident response.
• Drive adoption of AI technologies while establishing governance and security best practices.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Cybersecurity

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python)

Networking

Identity management

Endpoint security

Education

Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Defender

SIEM

Job description

Senior IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer

Our client, an innovative and rapidly growing company in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a Senior IT & Cybersecurity Engineer to play a critical role in designing, securing, and scaling enterprise technology infrastructure. In this role you will work at the intersection of IT operations, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI governance, supporting a business committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and support enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture
• Manage M365, networking, virtualization, backup, disaster recovery, identity management, and SaaS integrations
• Deploy and support enterprise security technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, firewalls, and cloud security solutions
• Develop security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks
• Partner with business leaders to align technology strategy with organizational objectives
• Drive adoption of AI technologies while establishing governance and security best practices
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and end-user education across the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hands on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity roles.
• Strong hands on experience supporting Windows/365 environments and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience deploying Defender among other security applications
• Experience with networking, identity management, endpoint security, backup, disaster recovery, and security operations
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with AI-enabled security tools, enterprise AI platforms, and emerging AI governance frameworks
• Experience managing an outsourced/MSP relationship is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, AWS, Microsoft, or equivalent are a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across technical and executive teams

Why This Opportunity?

• Work with modern cloud, cybersecurity, and AI technologies
• Influence enterprise technology strategy and security architecture
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth