What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Security Engineer position at Kforce Inc?
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Security Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. Summary: We are seeking a results-driven IT Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing our organization's security posture. This role focuses on maintaining and optimizing our comprehensive security tools stack to ensure robust, up-to-date security across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in IT security best practices, application security, and managing cloud/on-premises infrastructure. You will lead high-impact security projects, foster collaboration, and empower the security team through knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities:
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Security Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. Summary: We are seeking a results-driven IT Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing our organization's security posture. This role focuses on maintaining and optimizing our comprehensive security tools stack to ensure robust, up-to-date security across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in IT security best practices, application security, and managing cloud/on-premises infrastructure. You will lead high-impact security projects, foster collaboration, and empower the security team through knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities:
- IT Security Engineer will maintain uptime and operational efficiency for the security tools stack (e.g., SIEM, EDR, NDR, VM, WAF, firewalls, email security, IAM)
- Implement updates and configurations aligned with security leadership objectives within predefined SLAs
- Triage and remediate vulnerabilities within policy-defined timelines
- Reduce security incidents through proactive incident management and root cause analysis
- Serve as the SME for AWS Security, implementing best practices tailored to cloud environments
- As an IT Security Engineer, you will achieve measurable improvements in cloud security posture on a quarterly basis
- Lead end-to-end security projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with leadership priorities and compliance mandates
- Successfully deliver assigned security projects annually
- Ensure accuracy and currency of security documentation, including policies, procedures, and architectural diagrams
- Conduct quarterly reviews and provide actionable updates
- Work cross-functionally to assess and mitigate risks, achieving a year-over-year reduction in identified risks
- Deliver effective security guidance and training to internal teams
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- CISSP certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- 7 years in IT, including 5 years in IT Security
- Proven expertise in security implementation within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proficiency in security engineering, network security, authentication protocols, cryptography, and compliance frameworks
- Strong integrity, accountability, and collaboration
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
