Senior Security Engineer

Greystar; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Security Engineer, where you will lead the charge in fortifying our information security systems. This role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, from designing robust identity and access management solutions to optimizing endpoint protection and enhancing network security. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our security strategies align with organizational goals, while also staying ahead of evolving threats. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Charitable giving program

6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service

Onsite housing discount

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Legal Plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, focusing on IAM and endpoint protection.
• Hands-on experience with EDR tools and network security devices.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM solutions including SSO and MFA.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct risk assessments.
• Build secure network infrastructures and manage EDR tools.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Endpoint Detection and Response

Network Security

Cloud Security

Risk Assessment

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

CrowdStrike

Azure Active Directory

VPN Solutions

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to play a critical role across a broad range of information security systems, including identity and access management (IAM), endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, and more. In this role, you will drive the design, deployment, and management of comprehensive security solutions spanning IAM, endpoint detection and response, and secure network infrastructures. Your mission will be to align security strategies with the organizational goals, ensuring seamless integration across our enterprise systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Identity & Access Management

• Design & Implementation : Architect and deploy resilient IAM solutions that include secure user provisioning, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity federation.

• Security Strategy : Develop and execute IAM strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Risk Assessment : Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities related to identity management, and implement robust controls.

• Incident Response : Lead IAM incident response efforts, performing prompt remediation and post-incident analysis.

• Collaboration & Training : Partner with IT and DevOps teams to embed IAM best practices into system design and ensure stakeholders receive adequate training.

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

• Tool Integration : Deploy, configure, and optimize EDR solutions for comprehensive endpoint protection.

• Monitoring & Analysis : Oversee threat detection processes, routinely analyzing alerts and mitigating risks based on insights from EDR tools.

• Incident Handling : Lead responses to endpoint security incidents utilizing forensic analysis to guide remediation strategies.

• Policy Development : Develop and maintain endpoint security policies that complement broader organizational security frameworks.

• Continuous Improvement : Evaluate EDR strategies and upgrade systems regularly to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Network Engineering & Security

• Design & Architecture : Build and maintain secure network infrastructures, including network segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, and routing solutions that optimize both performance and security.

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Oversee network monitoring systems to identify vulnerabilities, unusual traffic patterns, or intrusions; utilize packet analysis and traffic inspection tools.

• Firewall & IDS/IPS Management : Configure and manage network security devices—firewalls, IDS, and IPS—to establish proactive defenses against network threats.

• Collaboration on Integration : Work closely with network engineers to ensure that IAM and endpoint protection strategies are seamlessly integrated into the overall network design.

• Automation & Optimization : Leverage automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline network security management and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

• Incident Response : Actively participate in and lead the response to network-specific security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and thorough remediation.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years focused on identity and access management.

• Demonstrable, hands-on experience configuring endpoint detection and response tools ( i.e CrowdStrike ) .

Technical Expertise :

• Proficiency with IAM platforms (e.g., Saviynt , Azure Active Directory) alongside experience in network security devices, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN solutions.

• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), modern security frameworks (Zero Trust, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and best practices in secure network design.

Certifications : Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable. Certifications specific to CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, or network domains (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are a plus.

Analytical & Communication Skills : Excellent problem-solving abilities and a knack for conveying complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Adaptability : Proven track record in agile, cross-functional environments emphasizing rapid adaptation to evolving security challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing endpoint and network security in cloud environments (Azure) alongside integrated IAM solutions.

• Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell) to support both network operations and security incident response.

• A background in auditing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.

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Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.

• Onsite Property Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.

• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.

• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.

• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).

• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.

• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Critical Illness, Accident, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance and Legal Plans.

• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.