Senior Security Engineer

How you'll make an impact: 

As the Senior Security and Network Engineer, you will work as a team member on the Security team you will be ensuring Strata has the correct security measures in place and provide continuous improvement opportunities to extend our capabilities and security to our client data. Assist in the design and implementation of a Zero Trust Security framework across the organization. Strata has a hybrid environment, and the ideal candidate will need to be comfortable working in a hybrid environment with on premises and cloud infrastructure.

In your role as the Senior Security Engineer, you will be tasked with managing and maintaining this environment including configuration management, upgrades, identification of end of life/support systems that need to be replaced, architecture of new solutions, and recommending and executing modifications to these systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.

The engineer in this role will focus on the following areas and technologies:

• Zero Trust Principles Expansion
  • Drive the advancement of Zero Trust Architecture at Strata by leading the deployment of cutting-edge security technologies, developing policies aligned with defined use cases, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize both security posture and user experience.
  • Evaluate current security maturity levels and develop actionable roadmaps to elevate capabilities, leveraging industry best practices and the full potential of available security tools.
  • Manage multifactor authentication and password-less concepts
  • Identity Access Management
  • Privileged Access Management
  • Content and DNS filtering
  • Internal Certificate Management using PKI concepts
  • Endpoint protection EDR/MDR
• Enterprise Security
  • Cloudflare email security
  • Securing AI tools used enterprise wide to balance productivity and security.
  • Review and provide feedback on current security settings deployed across security tools to better protect the environment.
  • Identify and recommend replacement for End of Life/support systems that need to be replaced.
  • CIS benchmark hardening principles and the application of these to operating systems and network devices
  • Use data collected from security tools (EDR, SIEM, MDM, etc.) to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential threats.
• Tool Deployment & Integration:
  • Lead the selection, deployment, and optimization of security tools including SIEM, EDR, XDR, IAM, and cloud security solutions.
  • Implement automation for security operations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and response times.
  • Assist in tuning tools to alleviate alert fatigue and false positives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other teams to integrate security best practices into all aspects of the business.
  • Partner with other members of the security organization to establish security guidelines that enable the organization to move fast in a safe and secure manner.
  • Communicate with all levels of business to explain complex concepts in terms they understand.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 6-8 years of security experience
• Certifications such as CCIE, CCSE, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills – the ability to assist in resolving various systems issues for multiple integrated locations and systems.
• Previous experience with scripting and use of Terraform is a plus.
• Time management and organizational skills are imperative.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with all levels of management and personnel. This role will interface with Strata clients from time to time.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply learned principles.

Estimated Salary Range: $109,000 - $135,000

Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

How we work:
The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home. 

Thinking about applying?  
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to careers@stratadecision.com. 

Here @ Strata… 
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.  

We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  

Our Core Values:
While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.

• We connect with positive intent.
• We are helpful.
• We own it.
• We get better every day.
• We are humble.

Strata is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Full-time roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on both individual and company performance. Find out more about Strata benefits here.