Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer

The Planet Group; Madison (WI); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Planet Group in the Madison, WI area is seeking aSenior Cybersecurity Engineer to join aこと collaborate with teams to protect systems and data. The role emphasizes hands-on tool configuration, threat investigation, vulnerability remediation, and implementing security improvements across endpoints, networks and cloud-like infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, and knowledge of ISO 27001, SOX, CMMC, or DFARS.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience deploying CrowdStrike Falcon or comparable endpoint security technology.
• Practical knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident investigation.
• At least two years working with ISO 27001, SOX, CMMC, or DFARS requirements.

Aufgaben

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security technologies across endpoints, networks, and shared infrastructure.
• Improve threat visibility through centralized logging, SIEM capabilities, and actionable security alerts.
• Investigate potential incidents, contain threats, identify root causes, and implement improvements to reduce repeat events.
• Run vulnerability assessments, validate findings, and coordinate with infra and app teams to address weaknesses and patches.
• Manage and improve controls such as endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DLP.
• Help teams securely introduce new systems, connect environments, and update infrastructure.
• Translate security requirements into practical configurations, procedures, and safeguards.
• Assess risks to sensitive information and improve data access/handling/protection.
• Maintain documentation on configurations, procedures, incident response, and investigations.
• Review emerging threats and vendor advisories to decide action.
• Support security awareness, phishing, and social engineering education.

Kenntnisse

Endpoint security

Threat detection

Incident investigation

Security operations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma + 4 years exp

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Jobbeschreibung

Location:, Greater Madison, WI—three onsite days per week, with flexibility on which days

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Visa Sponsorship: USC Only

The Planet Group has partnered with a Madison, WI area company to locate a Cyber Security Engineer with excellent technical judgment and hands-on experience to shape how anorganization protects its systems and data.

This position suits a senior engineer who enjoys configuring tools, investigating suspicious activity, resolving vulnerabilities, and carrying improvements through implementation. Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments would be particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security technologies across endpoints, networks, and shared infrastructure.
• Improve threat visibility through centralized logging, SIEM capabilities, and actionable security alerts.
• Investigate potential incidents, contain threats, identify root causes, and implement changes that reduce the likelihood of repeat events.
• Run vulnerability assessments, validate findings, and work with infrastructure and application teams to address configuration weaknesses and missing patches.
• Manage and improve controls such as endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and data loss prevention.
• Help technical teams securely introduce new systems, connect environments, and update existing infrastructure.
• Translate security requirements into practical configurations, procedures, and technical safeguards.
• Assess risks to sensitive information and improve how data is accessed, handled, retained, and protected.
• Maintain clear documentation covering security configurations, operating procedures, incident response, and investigation findings.
• Review emerging threats and vendor advisories to determine which issues require action.
• Support employee security awareness efforts, including phishing and social engineering education.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least five years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience deploying and administering CrowdStrike Falcon or comparable endpoint security technology.
• Practical knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and incident investigation.
• At least two years working with security requirements associated with ISO 27001, SOX, CMMC, or DFARS.
• Direct experience supporting CMMC requirements.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex security issues, prioritize work, and follow improvements through completion.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical colleagues across departments.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and four additional years of relevant experience will also be considered.

Preferred Skills

• Implementing or administering a SIEM platform.
• Working with Rapid7, ThreatLocker, Cyberhaven, or similar security platforms.
• Supporting security assessments or integration activities during mergers and acquisitions.
• Protecting systems in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated organizations.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications or coursework toward certification.