Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (RapidScale)

Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group

Information Technology

Job Profile

Cybersecurity Sr Engineer

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $99,000.00 - $165,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help mid-market through enterprise organizations simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure, and Google, as well as a full suite of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale enables companies to turn technology into their greatest competitive advantage. Backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.

RapidScale is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team, reporting directly to the Director of Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Operations. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and strengthening our security landscape. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional business units to define secure enterprise architecture standards, meet compliance objectives across multiple frameworks, and drive continuous improvement through automation.

You’ll be part of a small, high-performing team responsible for identity and access management, infrastructure security, vulnerability management, and incident response. This role also involves close partnership with the RapidScale Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, as well as the broader Cox Communications Cybersecurity organization, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide standards and initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of business acumen, technical expertise, and strategic thinking. You’ll demonstrate versatility across business, technology, and security domains, with strong analytical skills and the ability to bridge organizational boundaries to implement effective risk mitigation strategies. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to driving security objectives to completion - meeting or exceeding compliance requirements while enabling business outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement IP networks, routing protocols, and segmentation strategies to support secure enterprise infrastructure.
• Configure and optimize VPN technologies, DNS, load balancing, and firewall policies to ensure resilient and secure connectivity.
• Evaluate existing architectures to identify security design gaps and lead the development of enhancement strategies.
• Oversee role-based access control (RBAC) for privileged accounts, ensuring alignment with least privilege principles.
• Work on multiple high-impact projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with cybersecurity goals.
• Lead project for deployment and integration of Privileged Access Management platforms across diverse environments, including public and private cloud.
• Apply deep expertise in cloud network security across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud platforms to safeguard hybrid workloads.
• Assess and harden network infrastructure in complex hybrid and cloud-native enterprise environments.
• Advise product teams on security and privacy best practices, aligning technical standards with business objectives and compliance mandates.
• Champion security and privacy by design through strategic collaboration with product, architecture, and operations teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on secure access management strategies, influencing enterprise-wide implementation decisions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational priorities and risk appetite.
• Collaborate with leadership to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals and priorities.
• Develop and deliver clear, data-driven presentations and reports that articulate security risks, mitigation strategies, and business impact.
• Influence strategic decision-making by framing cybersecurity initiatives in terms of business value, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Operate and maintain logging and monitoring tools to analyze audit dat