Staff Security Architect for MSPs Scale Across Clients

Red Cup IT, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A Managed Service Provider is seeking a Staff Security Engineer who will provide high-level technical leadership across diverse client environments. Responsibilities include designing security standards, serving as an escalation point for complex issues, and mentoring engineering staff. The ideal candidate should have 8-12+ years of IT and security experience, expertise in cloud security, and proficient scripting skills in Python or PowerShell. Certifications such as CISSP are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in IT and security.
• Mastery of EDR/XDR, SIEM, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design security baselines for diverse clients.
• Act as a final escalation point for complex security issues.
• Mentor Junior and Senior Engineers.

Skills

EDR/XDR

SIEM

Cloud-native security tools

Python

PowerShell

Zero Trust architecture

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP)

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

Palo Alto Firewalls

Azure AD/Entra ID

Job description

A Managed Service Provider is seeking a Staff Security Engineer who will provide high-level technical leadership across diverse client environments. Responsibilities include designing security standards, serving as an escalation point for complex issues, and mentoring engineering staff. The ideal candidate should have 8-12+ years of IT and security experience, expertise in cloud security, and proficient scripting skills in Python or PowerShell. Certifications such as CISSP are highly preferred.