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We’re hiring a Senior Security Engineer to help mature and optimize our overall security posture across people, process, and technology. This is a high-impact, visible role focused on getting full value out of existing security tools while helping drive a shift from a reactive to proactive security model.
You’ll partner closely with security leadership and engineering teams to help define and execute a forward-looking security roadmap, with exposure to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and optimize existing security tools, platforms, and processes
- Improve how security tools are integrated, automated, and utilized across the environment
- Partner with engineering teams to move from reactive response to proactive detection and prevention
- Help develop and drive execution of the security roadmap
- Lead improvements across:
- Threat detection and response
- Vulnerability management
- Cloud and application security
- Communicate security risks, posture, and progress to leadership
- Build alignment across teams and influence adoption of security best practices
Focus Areas
- 50% Hands-On Engineering
- Tool optimization and integrations
- Automation and operational efficiency
- 50% Strategy & Communication
- Security roadmap execution
- Stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams
Required Background
- Senior-level security experience with strong technical depth
- Experience evolving from IT operations into security
- Strong understanding of vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to drive initiatives and deliver measurable improvements
Preferred Experience
- Microsoft security stack (Defender, Purview, E5)
- Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Rapid7, etc.)
- Experience with tools like Darktrace, Varonis, or similar platforms
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Exposure to regulated environments (insurance/financial services is a plus)
- Cloud and application security experience
Work Environment
- Hybrid: 3 days onsite (Tues-Thurs)
- Preferred locations: Madison, Milwaukee, Merrill, WI
Engagement
- Contract-to-hire
- 3-step interview process (screen → manager/CISO → technical panel)
What They Value
- Ownership and accountability
- Strong communication
- Technical depth with hands-on ability
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to influence and drive change
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