Senior Security Engineer–onsite WI various locations

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