Principal Security Engineer

At Zotec Partners, our People make it happen.

Transforming the healthcare industry isn't easy. But when you build a team like the one we have, that goal can become a reality. Our accomplishments can't happen without our extraordinary people – those across the country who make up our diverse Zotec family and help make this company a best place to work.

Over 25 years ago, we started Zotec with a clear purpose, to make a difference by improving the way that healthcare works for everyone. Today we are more than 900 employees strong, and we continue to use our incredible talent and energy to bring that purpose to life.

We are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to join us.

The Principal Security Engineer serves as a senior technical leader within the Information Security organization, driving the implementation and optimization of enterprise security solutions to safeguard organizational assets and support long-term business objectives. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to enhance the organization's security capabilities, with particular emphasis on privileged access management (PAM), identity security, and automation. The Principal Security Engineer leads complex security initiatives, serves as a technical escalation point for critical security matters, and collaborates across departments to ensure a cohesive security strategy.

What you'll do:

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the technical direction for enterprise security solutions, including architecture, implementation, and integration of security tools and platforms
• Provide expert-level technical guidance for critical security initiatives and serve as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges
• Drive innovation in security automation, tooling, and processes to enhance security capabilities and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and application development, to align security solutions with organizational goals
• Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations for new security technologies and provide recommendations based on technical merit and organizational fit
  
  

Privileged Access Management & Identity Security

• Architect and lead the enterprise privileged access management program, with focus on CyberArk implementation, including:
• Platform architecture and design
• Policy development and enforcement
• Integration with security controls and workflows
• Program governance and oversight
• Technical standards and best practices
• Drive the workstation privilege management program using solutions such as Netwrix Policy Pak, including:
• Strategic implementation and configuration
• Policy framework development and enforcement
• Access control standards
• Platform maintenance and optimization
• Oversee integration between PAM solutions and other security platforms, ensuring seamless workflows and risk mitigation
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex PAM issues
• Lead initiatives to enhance and mature the organization's identity security posture, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
  
  

Security Engineering & Implementation

• Design and implement complex security solutions across domains such as cloud security, endpoint protection, network security, and identity management
• Lead the development of security automation frameworks and tools to enhance detection, response, and recovery capabilities
• Architect and oversee the implementation of security monitoring solutions, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, and SOAR platforms
• Drive continuous improvement in security engineering practices and methodologies
• Provide technical oversight for major security engineering initiatives and critical system implementations
  
  

Incident Response & Security Operations

• Serve as technical lead for critical security incidents and complex investigations, coordinating efforts across IT, legal, and other stakeholders as needed
• Develop and maintain advanced incident response procedures, playbooks, and post-incident reporting for leadership
• Guide threat hunting initiatives and advanced threat detection strategies to identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Lead post-incident technical analysis and drive implementation of technical controls to prevent recurrence
• Mentor security team members in advanced technical skills, incident response procedures, and automation techniques
  
  

Security Platform Expertise

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of enterprise security platforms and emerging technologies, with particular focus on:
• CyberArk PAM solution
• Netwrix Policy Pak
• SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk Enterprise Security)
• EDR/XDR solutions
• SOAR platforms
• Cloud security tools
• Lead technical integration efforts between security tools and enterprise systems, ensuring interoperability and efficiency
• Define and enforce technical standards for security tool deployment and configuration
• Provide architectural input for security platform selection and implementation
• Drive optimization of security tool capabilities and effectiveness

What you'll bring to Zotec:

• 10 years of information security experience with at least 5 years in senior technical roles
• Deep expertise in multiple security domains including:
• Privileged access management (particularly CyberArk)
• Identity and access management
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Security automation and orchestration
• SIEM and security analytics
• Endpoint security and EDR/XDR
• Network security architecture
• Strong programming/scripting capabilities in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages, with focus on automating workflows and integrating systems
• Experience leading major security initiatives and technical projects at scale
• Excellent problem-solving abilities for complex technical challenges
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Preferred:

• Advanced security certifications:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CyberArk certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, Sentry)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)
• Experience mentoring and developing technical team members
• Track record of driving security innovation and process improvement
• Experience with modern development practices (DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code)
• Background in software development or systems engineering
• Expertise in API integration and custom scripting for tool optimization
  
  

At Zotec, you will enjoy a network of highly experienced professionals in an environment where you can operate with autonomy yet have the resources and backing of other professionals in a similar role. Entrepreneurial and enterprising is the spirit of our team. If you are an original thinker and opportunity seeker, we'd like to talk to you!

Learn more about our organization, by visiting us at www.zotecpartners.com

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