IT Lead, Security Testing and Response

Job Description

The Security Testing and Response Lead, specializing in Purple Team activities, bridges the gap between offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) security functions. This role focuses on enhancing the organization’s security posture by fostering collaboration, designing, and executing realistic attack simulations, and ensuring effective detection and response capabilities. The individual will work closely with security, infrastructure and cloud support teams to continuously improve incident detection, response, and mitigation strategies, while also pushing forward MiTek’s Data protection requirements.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What you will do:

• Purple Team Operations

  • Lead collaborative exercises to simulate real-world threats and assess the effectiveness of security controls

  • Develop and implement comprehensive scenarios that test detection, investigation, and response capabilities

  • Identify and document gaps in security processes and technologies and provide actionable recommendations

  • Facilitate post-exercise debriefs to share findings, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities

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  Incident Detection and Response Improvement

  • Enhance defensive capabilities by identifying and mitigating weaknesses in monitoring, logging, and alerting systems

  • Lead continuous tuning of detection mechanisms to reduce false positives and improve response accuracy

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  Collaboration and Communication

  • Act as a liaison between IT teams to foster a unified approach to security

  • Present findings, metrics, and reports to leadership, demonstrating the value of Purple Team initiatives

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to security team members in both offensive and defensive disciplines

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  Data Protection

  • Drive MiTek’s data protection strategy by strengthening Microsoft Purview capabilities, including but not limited to Azure Information Protection (AIP), Data Loss prevention (DLP) and Removable Media Controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Information Security preferred

• Experience with penetration testing, incident response, and security monitoring

• Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners

• 6 years hands-on experience conducting or supporting Purple Team engagements

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

• Familiarity with threat hunting techniques and tools

• Experience with threat intelligence integration into security programs

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

Soft Skills:

• Excellent fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Must be self-motivated, team oriented and possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Candidate should be detail oriented, and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality customer service is required

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

Physical Demands
This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at 1 314-434-1200.

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