Senior Engineer | Infrastructure SecOps
POLYWOODAbout the role
HELP PROTECT THE SYSTEMS THAT POWER INNOVATION AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE.
POLYWOOD® is looking for a Sr. Infrastructure SecOps Engineer who thrives in high-ownership environments and is passionate about securing modern infrastructure. This role blends security strategy, hands-on engineering, and AI safeguarding to protect critical systems while enabling operational continuity in a manufacturing environment.
If you take full accountability for outcomes, think proactively about emerging threats, and enjoy building security programs that make a measurable impact, this opportunity is for you.
What You’ll Do:
• Develop and lead POLYWOOD’s infrastructure security strategy and long-term roadmap.
• Design and implement secure cloud-native architectures across major platforms.
• Build and manage enterprise security controls including IAM, endpoint protection, network security, and threat detection tools.
• Lead AI safeguarding initiatives, addressing risks unique to AI/ML systems and emerging technologies.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate threats while strengthening detection and response capabilities.
• Own and lead security incident response efforts from detection through resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and business teams to embed security into processes and culture.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Continuously evaluate and improve security posture, controls, and operational resilience.
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What You Bring:
• 5–10 years of experience in security engineering or infrastructure security roles.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure security across major cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems and understanding their unique attack surfaces.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, network security, and threat detection technologies.
• Proven ability to design and build security programs from the ground up.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to balance security rigor with operational continuity in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-directed work style with full ownership and accountability for results.
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Bonus Skills:
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or operational technology environments.
• Experience leading and managing security incidents end-to-end.
• Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms and advanced threat modeling techniques.
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Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
• High Impact Role: Directly shape the security posture of a growing, technology-driven manufacturer.
• Ownership Culture: Work in an environment that values Extreme Ownership and accountability.
• Strategic Influence: Lead AI safeguarding and infrastructure security strategy at the enterprise level.
• Continuous Growth: Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies while driving meaningful improvements.
• Purpose Driven Work: Protect the systems that power sustainable manufacturing and innovation.
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At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics. But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people.
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The Sr. Infrastructure SecOps Engineer plays a critical role in protecting the systems that support our manufacturing operations, supply chain, and innovation initiatives. This role ensures that security is not a barrier to progress but a foundation for operational excellence.
If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d love to meet you! Apply today!
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POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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