CIC Group, located in Fenton, MO is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our IT team. If you have experience using Microsoft security tools, a drive for automation, and a desire to make a material impact on a company's security posture, this is a great opportunity to advance your career. You will be part of the Enterprise IT team that is responsible for safeguarding the company's infrastructure, people, and data to enable the business to meet its objectives.
CIC Group, Inc is a company of companies. We are more than a holding company; we are partners with our business units. We work closely with and support our business units to allow them focus on delivering for their customers.
DAY IN THE LIFE: The Security Engineer will report to the Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager. They will support the cybersecurity tool ecosystem, including leading tool selection and implementation in collaboration with other internal and third-party security and infrastructure personnel. Support and maintenance of assigned security technologies with primary focus on endpoint, server, network, communications, and identity security capabilities using technologies such as Microsoft Defender Suite, Sentinel, Purview, and others will be a core responsibility. Second level support for security incidents, advanced troubleshooting of security tools, and end-user issues will also be required.
The Security Engineer will support management in the development of policies that align with organizational goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This requires the entire security team to monitor advancements in cloud, hardware, and software security technologies to make recommendations for increasing efficiencies and capabilities within the organization. This position will have a pivotal role in the on-going development of security capabilities and the roadmap of future enhancements. Working with external vendors supporting the company will be a regular requirement for this position.
This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining procedural documentation for IT and user audiences. They are expected to uphold all IT and security policies, follow IT and security best practices, and provide backup support for other team members as needed. This is a hybrid remote position with very limited travel required inside and outside the United States. The position will participate in an on-call support rotation, for security issue resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS: - 4+ years of proven, hands-on experience with using and managing Microsoft Security tools including the following: Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Purview, Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), and Intune. Candidates with experience using and managing similar platforms will be considered and must be willing and able to learn the required technologies.
- Experience with Microsoft core infrastructure technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, DFS Namespace, Certificate Authority/PKI).
- Experience managing security tool deployments, configuration, and integration with third-party tools.
- Expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and system management tasks.
- Experience working with Managed Security Services Provider for managed SIEM/SOC services including support of incident response activities.
- Highly professional, detail-oriented, organized, and trustworthy individual.
- Proficiency in spoken and written communication in English, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical people.
- BS/BA in IT / Computer Science / Cybersecurity related field, or equivalent work experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS: - Basic knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and supporting control structures.
- Experience supporting a multi-national IT infrastructure utilizing a Zero Trust security model.
- Security certifications, such as CISSP, highly desired.
We provide full benefits package. Our 401(K) provides an employer match and an annual non-elective contribution. We provide medical with an employer contribution toward the HSA. Dental and Short-Term disability is 100% covered by the company. We also offer vision, fitness reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a successful organization.
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CIC Group is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.