Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Loenbro•Westminster, CO

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead and support enterprise security initiatives, with a strong focus on security platform migrations and day-to-day cybersecurity operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization’s security posture is maintained and continuously improved while enabling secure adoption of new technologies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security practitioner with deep experience in enterprise environments, capable of driving security initiatives, supporting operational teams, and guiding cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

4–5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment
Proven track record as a hands-on individual contributor (not primarily management-focused)
Experience across multiple cybersecurity domains (at least 3) such as: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Identity & Access Management (IAM), SIEM / SOAR, Cloud security, Email security or network security
Experience with security operations, including: Incident response, investigation, and triage, Vulnerability management and remediation, Endpoint, identity, or network security controls
Demonstrated ability to own and manage security tools/platforms end-to-end
Experience supporting or participating in security tool implementations, migrations, or transformations
Working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO
Strong ability to learn new technologies quickly and operate in a vendor-agnostic environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment with shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with CrowdStrike or similar EDR platforms, especially in migration or large-scale deployments
Experience with security automation or scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP security tooling)
Experience in rapid-growth or transformation-focused environments
Exposure to OT/industrial or construction-related environments
Experience acting as a technical lead or subject matter expert, including mentoring others
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, Security+) or demonstrated commitment to continuous learning

Responsibilities

Lead and support the daily management, governance, and migration of security platforms, (e.g., EDR, identity, email security, cloud security tools) with minimal operational disruption
Evaluate current security tools and recommend improvements or replacements aligned to business and risk requirements
Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure secure management, configuration, and implementation of security platforms
Develop and execute migration plans, including validation, testing, and cutover strategies
Ensure proper configuration, hardening, and alignment to security standards
Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents in collaboration with SOC or IT teams
Perform investigation and triage of security events, including root cause analysis and mitigation
Manage vulnerability remediation efforts and track risk reduction progress
Maintain and improve endpoint, identity, and network security controls
Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery
Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risks to leadership and stakeholders
Ensure security controls align with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO frameworks)
Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures
Participate in audits, assessments, and security reviews
Act as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity initiatives across the organization
Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into projects
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security team members
Support security awareness and best practice adoption across the business