Senior IT Security Engineer - Cloud, IAM & Endpoints

Kforce Inc; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce has a client in Draper, UT seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cybersecurity solutions across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering and collaboration with infra, cloud, networking and apps teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a solid grounding in NIST/CIS/Zero Trust principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, or security operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage security technologies that support endpoint, network, cloud, and identity protection.
• Assess current security controls and recommend improvements to enhance cyber resilience.
• Collaborate with technology teams to embed security requirements into infrastructure and application projects.
• Support enterprise security initiatives and modernization efforts.
• Assist with monitoring, analysis, and response activities related to cybersecurity events and threats.
• Assist with incident investigations and threat response activities.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat detection

Incident response

Automation

Cloud security

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related

Tools

EDR

SIEM

IAM

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Intune

Azure Security Services

Job description

Kforce has a client in Draper, UT seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cybersecurity solutions across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering and collaboration with infra, cloud, networking and apps teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a solid grounding in NIST/CIS/Zero Trust principles.