Sr Security Engineer

Michaels Stores • Irving, TX

27d

About The Position

The Sr Security Engineer works on complex technical security solutions across multiple technology stacks, partnering with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to establish strong security practices. The role analyzes security issues, operates and configures security tools, helps implement security standards, and develops security automation integrated with DevOps and DevSecOps tools. It also supports business goals through security strategies, independent security controls and monitoring, and cross-functional issue resolution. The position is based at the Support Center in Irving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a STEM-related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in security engineering.
• Experience with multiple security components, such as firewalls and IPS.
• Competency with a complete security stack within a discipline, such as network security.
• Good knowledge of incorporating secure coding into application development and DevOps practices.
• Prior experience managing application security training programs.
• Experience with operations and security for GCP or AWS, containers, and serverless technologies.
• Established experience with Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience with web development languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Ability to navigate a rapidly changing landscape while handling multiple responsibilities.
• Curiosity about new technology and an ongoing interest in acquiring new knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Action-oriented, independent, self-starting approach and comfort working in an unstructured, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP, OSCP, or GIAC.
• Cloud Solution Architect certification.
• Experience with Windows and Unix-like operating systems, endpoint applications, networking protocols, and devices.
• Experience with single sign-on (SSO), OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
• Ability to effectively communicate business risk related to cybersecurity topics.
• Active involvement with practices from OWASP, NIST, SANS, or similar organizations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex security issues, including security events and threat models.
• Monitor, operate, configure, and remediate multiple security tools, such as firewalls and anti-malware tools.
• Help implement security processes and standards, including the Michaels Secure Coding Standard.
• Develop hands-on security automation using tooling architecture and integrate it with DevOps and DevSecOps tools.
• Independently manage security controls, tools, and monitoring.
• Leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to help achieve business goals.
• Execute systems strategies that support business goals.
• Resolve cross-functional issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match, depending on position and eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Dental coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Vision coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Telemedicine services.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Employee discounts.
• Partner discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior