Senior Security Engineer: Cloud, Identity & Automation

Linuxconfig; Lafayette, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPA is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to serve as the senior technical counterpart to the Director of Security & Technology. This role owns KPA's security platforms, cloud security, identity, automation, and technical security initiatives.

The ideal candidate is hands-on with strong cloud and infrastructure experience who can independently lead complex security projects, partner with IT Operations and DevOps, and continually enhance KPA's security posture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or related senior role.
• Strong knowledge of identity security, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and zero trust principles.
• Experience securing Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows and Linux.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, container security, and DevSecOps practices.
• Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting SOC 2 & NIST CSF or comparable security and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise security platforms and related technologies.
• Lead vulnerability management, endpoint security, and identity security initiatives.
• Lead security incident response, investigations, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
• Own the ongoing operation of SOC 2 controls, security audit requirements, and technical compliance initiatives.
• Own cloud security posture management and related remediation processes.
• Secure cloud connectivity and security of Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Administer identity governance across Entra ID, Cisco Duo, AWS Identity Center, Auth0, and SSO.
• Partner with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and IaC.
• Own and improve security awareness, policies, and procedures.
• Support AI security and governance initiatives.

Skills

Security engineering

Cloud security

Identity security

Zero trust

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Duo

KnowBe4

Azure

AWS

Microsoft Entra ID

Auth0

Snyk

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

Job description

KPA is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to serve as the senior technical counterpart to the Director of Security & Technology. This role owns KPA's security platforms, cloud security, identity, automation, and technical security initiatives.

The ideal candidate is hands-on with strong cloud and infrastructure experience who can independently lead complex security projects, partner with IT Operations and DevOps, and continually enhance KPA's security posture.