Senior Systems & Security Engineer — Hybrid, AI & Governance

Kite Realty Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

401(K) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Dress for your Day

Wellness programs

Free fitness center

Job summary

Kite Realty Group Trust is seeking a Senior Systems & Security Engineer to lead strategy, governance, architecture, and improvements across our infrastructure and security environments at the Indianapolis corporate office. You will shape technical standards, roadmaps, and secure operations, partnering with MSPs to ensure service delivery and compliance.

The role emphasizes data governance, AI governance, and vendor management, with a focus on modernizing platforms, protecting data, and enabling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft Defender, networking, and security technologies.
• Experience working with managed service providers and technology vendors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise infrastructure, network, and cybersecurity standards.
• Define technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
• Review architecture, designs, and recommendations from the MSP and other technology partners.
• Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management planning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability remediation efforts, and incident response activities.
• Support compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks that protect company data and systems.
• Lead Microsoft Purview and enterprise data governance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain policies related to data classification, retention, information protection, and acceptable use.
• Oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Sensitivity Labels, Audit, eDiscovery, and Insider Risk Management programs.
• Partner with business leaders to reduce organizational data exposure and improve compliance.
• Support the adoption and governance of Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and AI.
• Assist in developing Copilot agents and AI-powered workflows.
• Ensure AI solutions align with security, compliance, and data governance requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between KRG and the MSP.
• Define technical standards, service expectations, and operational requirements.
• Oversee implementation activities performed by technology partners.
• Maintain internal ownership of strategic technology decisions, architecture, security, and governance.

Skills

Enterprise infra

Networking

Cybersecurity

Cloud tech

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Active Directory

Intune

Microsoft Defender

Vendor management

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

PowerShell

Copilot Studio

Job description

Kite Realty Group Trust is seeking a Senior Systems & Security Engineer to lead strategy, governance, architecture, and improvements across our infrastructure and security environments at the Indianapolis corporate office. You will shape technical standards, roadmaps, and secure operations, partnering with MSPs to ensure service delivery and compliance.

The role emphasizes data governance, AI governance, and vendor management, with a focus on modernizing platforms, protecting data, and enabling