Senior Security Engineer — Flexible Hours & PTO

Zohorecruit; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with match

Life Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Short & Long-Term Disability

Internet & Phone Allowance

Wellness Resources (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Work-Life balance

Flexible hours

Full-Time Permanent Position

Job summary

JW Affinity IT is seeking a senior‑level Security Engineer to protect municipal information systems, networks, and data. You will implement security controls, monitor threats, investigate incidents, and support compliance across a complex multi‑department environment.

The ideal candidate has broad security engineering experience across network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and server environments, translating requirements into practical safeguards that protect public services with minimal

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in IT with at least five in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.
• Experience with enterprise security tools and security incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls across networks, endpoints, and cloud.
• Lead or support incident triage, containment, and post-incident reviews.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation actions.

Skills

Network security

Endpoint security

IAM (Identity and access management)

Cloud security

Encryption

Logging & monitoring

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity / CS / IT / engineering (or related)

Certifications: CISSP / CISM / GIAC / CompTIA Security+

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Identity-security platforms

Email-security systems

Job description

JW Affinity IT is seeking a senior‑level Security Engineer to protect municipal information systems, networks, and data. You will implement security controls, monitor threats, investigate incidents, and support compliance across a complex multi‑department environment.

The ideal candidate has broad security engineering experience across network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and server environments, translating requirements into practical safeguards that protect public services with minimal