Senior Security Engineer

FEG Investment Advisors•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Security Engineer owns cybersecurity operations end to end, designing, implementing, and operating controls to protect systems, data, and users. The role blends hands‑on technical execution with risk leadership, partnering with IT and infrastructure teams to identify, prioritize, and reduce security risk while enabling secure technology adoption. The ideal candidate is technically strong, operationally disciplined, and able to clearly communicate security risks in business terms.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or IT infrastructure with security responsibilities or comparable experience
Experience with Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID)
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
Experience implementing Zero Trust or modern identity security practices
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST and CIS Controls
Strong problem-solving and investigative mindset
Ability to prioritize risks in a fast-moving environment
Clear communicator who can translate technical issues into business impact
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of security outcomes
Collaborative partner to IT, infrastructure, and engineering teams
Listen and learn while still taking full ownership of individual scope of work.
Prioritize effectively and decisively across complex teams and competing priorities.
Enjoy working in and learning about the financial investment industry.
All candidates must already have legal authorization to work in the United States at the time they apply and remain authorized throughout their employment, without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evolve security controls across identity, endpoint, infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS environments
Engineer scalable security architectures that integrate with enterprise IT and cloud platforms
Define security patterns, reference architectures, and technical standards for secure system design
Engineer and tune detection logic across SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud security platforms
Develop and maintain automated response workflows and playbooks to reduce manual intervention
Perform deep‑dive root cause analysis on incidents to improve control design and detection fidelity
Engineer identity security solutions including MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity protection
Design least‑privilege access models and entitlement structures across on‑prem and cloud identity platforms
Integrate identity signals into detection and response tooling
Engineer endpoint security baselines, hardening standards, and configuration enforcement mechanisms
Design and maintain vulnerability management workflows, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking
Partner with infrastructure teams to embed security into system builds, images, and deployment pipelines
Engineer security controls and guardrails for cloud platforms and SaaS services
Design posture management, configuration monitoring, and security telemetry for cloud workloads
Enable secure onboarding of new cloud and SaaS technologies through upfront security design
Architect, deploy, and optimize security platforms such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and email security
Build custom integrations, automation, and workflows using APIs and scripting to improve scale and reliability
Maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and implementation standards for security tooling
Perform technical risk assessments focused on control gaps, attack paths, and systemic weaknesses
Translate security risk into actionable engineering remediation plans
Contribute to security standards, technical policies, and secure‑by‑design guidance
Act as a technical security advisor to IT, infrastructure, and application teams
Review system designs and changes for security impact and provide engineering guidance
Support security awareness through technical training and secure configuration guidance

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance.
Employer-paid life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage plus subsidized Medical, Dental, & Vision plans.
Wealth Benefits including 401(k) and ESOP Programs with company contributions.
Paid Time Off (Holidays, PTO, Parental Leave)
Flexible work options designed to support work-life balance while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
Employee-led culture committees focused on engagement, well-being, diversity, and a positive workplace environment.
A structured mentorship program that fosters professional growth, knowledge sharing, and leadership development through meaningful one-on-one connections.
Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs to support continued learning and career development.
Reimbursement for eligible professional certifications and industry-recognized designations.
Access to comprehensive wellness programs that support physical, mental, and overall well-being.