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Sr. Security Engineer

Universal Technical Institute
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2025
💰 $135,000/yr($125,000/yr$135,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

Are you passionate about revolutionizing technical and healthcare education? Do you seek a vibrant, forward-thinking setting where your impact is valued? If so, we welcome YOU to join our team as the Sr. Security Engineer! Make a difference in technical education and healthcare with us!

 

We’re seeking a seasoned Sr. Security Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building and maintaining secure, scalable solutions that support digital transformation. If you're someone who enjoys working closely with DevOps teams, mastering cloud security tools, and staying ahead of emerging threats, this role is for you.

 

What We Offer:• $125,000 - $135,000 per year depending on experience• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave

• Remote working environment, with up to 5% travel

Responsibilities

Risk Identification & Mitigation

  • Identifies and investigates risks to the organization using various processes and technologies

  • Coordinates risk and vulnerability analyses of new and existing systems using industry-standard tools

  • Leads and tracks remediation of findings from security tests and assessments

  • Aids or performs incident response and forensic investigations

  • Manages third-party security engagements, such as penetration tests and risk assessments

  • Interfaces with internal and external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance, including IT Sarbanes-Oxley engagements

Security Architecture & Integration

  • Audits existing systems, applications, and platforms to ensure alignment with security best practices

  • Evaluates new projects and applications for security requirements, architecture, and design

  • Recommends and implements security policies, standards, and technologies for both current and future systems

  • Works closely with Engineering, Operations, and Software Development teams to integrate best-practice security controls into infrastructure, custom software, and databases

Collaboration, Awareness & Governance

  • Collaborates with system and application owners to enforce security standards and mitigate risks

  • Interfaces with the user community to assess needs and implement user-focused security solutions

  • Improves organizational awareness of security practices through education and proactive communication

  • Supports the governance of security processes across departments to ensure consistent, enterprise-wide security compliance

Qualifications

Education / Experience

  • Education: High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field is preferred.

  • Experience:

    • 6+ years of hands-on experience in Information Security, with at least 4 years in a dedicated security engineering role

    • 2–4 years of experience designing and deploying security solutions for digital transformation initiatives

    • 2–4 years of experience implementing and managing security features in Microsoft 365 and Azure (PIM, Defender, Azure Policy, Conditional Access, etc.)

    • 2+ years of experience using Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools to hunt, detect, and respond to endpoint threats

    • Proven background in supporting DevOps teams from a security-first perspective

  • Certification: At least one security certification (CISSP preferred)

  • Experience embedding security into development and operations workflows (DevSecOps)

  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like FERPA, GLBA, PCI, HIPAA, and SOX

  • Hands-on knowledge of firewall configuration and administration (Fortinet experience is a plus)

  • Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to identify areas for improvement and lead continuous security enhancements

Skills

 

Strategic Risk & Security Judgment

  • Weighs business needs against security risks and articulates trade-offs to leadership

  • Skilled in vulnerability analysis, remediation, and third-party risk assessments

  • Demonstrates sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in complex scenarios

  • Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion

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