Senior IT Security Engineer

Breakthru Services Group, LLC; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking aSenior IT Security Engineer to plan, deploy, and maintain security platforms across our IT infrastructure, coordinating with security and IT teams to optimize systems and ensure compliance.

This role requires strong technical leadership, with CISSP/CISM preferred, and hands-on experience across AWS/Azure, networking, and a range of security tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years in IT security.
• CISSP certification required.
• Strong networking, Windows and Linux admin skills.
• Experience with cloud security in AWS/Azure and data storage knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployment and retirement of security tools (firewalls, SIEM, PAM, ZTN, IdP, IAM, CIEM, DLP, etc.).
• Monitor enterprise security systems, cloud environments, and SaaS for stability and incidents.
• Provide in-depth analysis and support of security incidents; ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate evaluation of new IT/security products and services.
• Provide security KPIs and reports to management.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CISSP Certification

Networking protocols

Windows & Linux admin

AWS & Azure cloud

IaC (HCL/YAML/JSON)

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Go)

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

SIEM

PAM

ZTN

IdP/IAM

CIEM

DevSecOps

SSDLC

Security tools

Job description

Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Information Technology

Job Description Summary:

The Senior IT Security Engineer is responsible for planning, deploying, administering, and maintaining security platforms and technologies to protect the organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves independently executing security initiatives, coordinating tasks among security and IT teams, and ensuring systems are optimized and compliant. Key responsibilities include incident response, risk management, and collaboration to enhance security posture. Strong technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills are essential, along with relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the deployment, configuration, management, and retirement of security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, PAM, ZTN, IdP, IAM, CSPM, DLP, Vulnerability/Exposure Management, CIEM, DevSecOps and SSDLC, etc.).
• Monitoring and managing enterprise security systems, cloud environments, and SaaS environments for operational stability, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
• Providing deep technical analysis and support of security incidents Managing the compliance of the enterprise environment with IT and security policies and standards.
• Coordinating the evaluation of new IT and security products and services
• Providing summary data, KPIs, metrics, and reports of the security products and technologies to management
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in IT Security.
• CISSP Certification
• Expertise in networking protocols, administration of Windows and at least one Linux variant, and security technologies.
• Proven experience with security tools and techniques.
• Demonstrable knowledge of security, AWS and Azure cloud, and network design and implementation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of data storage and management including data lakes and warehouses
• Demonstrable knowledge of AI workflows and threats and risks to AI systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of IaC including the use of HCL, YAML, or JSON
• Basic scripting skills in two or more of the following: Powershell, Python, or Go
• Basic scripting skills in Shell
• Solid communication and cross function collaboration skills; able to coordinate and conduct meetings with other IT and business teams independently
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills.
• Able to create written detailed project plans, determine resource requirements, dependencies, and level of effort requirements
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCSP Certification
• Master’s Degree

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:

• May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.
• Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine.
• Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

$90K - $120K with 10% bonus. - -

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness. Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses.