Sr. IT Security Engineer

Swire Coca Cola•Draper, UT

About The Position

A Senior IT Security Engineer in Operations & Engineering supports the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cybersecurity technologies and services. They are responsible for strengthening the organization's security posture through the deployment, administration, and optimization of security controls across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. They serve as a technical leader within the Cybersecurity team, partnering closely with IT Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Cloud Operations, Application Development, and Security Operations teams to ensure security controls are effectively implemented and maintained. This role supports both operational security activities and strategic security initiatives, helping to reduce risk through automation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. This position requires a strong technical foundation across multiple security domains, including endpoint security, identity and access management, cloud security, network security, vulnerability management, and security monitoring. The ideal candidate can balance engineering, operational support, and project execution while driving security best practices throughout the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or infrastructure security
Experience managing and supporting enterprise security technologies, including EDR, SIEM, IAM, vulnerability management, and cloud security platforms
Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Azure security services
Experience supporting incident response, vulnerability management, and security investigations
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust principles
Experience scripting or automating security processes using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies preferred
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, Security+, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), or similar preferred

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity technologies across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity platforms
Evaluate, deploy, and optimize security tools and controls to improve the organization's security posture
Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity standards, architectures, and technical roadmaps
Partner with IT teams to ensure security controls are integrated into infrastructure and application designs
Support security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities
Investigate security alerts, identify root causes, and assist with containment and remediation efforts
Develop and maintain operational procedures, runbooks, and response documentation
Participate in incident response exercises and continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and support IAM capabilities, including identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls
Manage role-based access controls, multifactor authentication, conditional access, and identity governance processes
Support periodic access reviews, entitlement management, and segregation of duties initiatives
Partner with application and infrastructure teams to integrate IAM solutions and automate identity processes
Support the vulnerability management program through assessment, prioritization, tracking, and remediation validation
Collaborate with system owners to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce cyber risk
Analyze security findings and recommend appropriate compensating controls or risk reduction measures
Track remediation progress and support risk reporting activities
Design and implement security controls for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid environments
Support cloud security monitoring, configuration reviews, and hardening efforts
Evaluate cloud architectures and services to ensure alignment with security requirements
Implement security best practices for infrastructure, applications, and data protection
Identify opportunities to automate security processes and improve operational efficiency
Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support cybersecurity decision-making
Maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures
Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices