Senior Identity and Access Engineer
The E.W. Scripps Company
AWSAzureCloudPython
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPython
About the role
- Design, implement, and manage security controls across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Manage, monitor, and fine-tune CrowdStrike EDR solutions to detect, investigate, and respond to threats
- Oversee vulnerability management lifecycle using Rapid7, including scanning, prioritization, remediation, and reporting
- Analyze security incidents and work closely with the team to triage and resolve them
- Manage enterprise firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems; conduct regular audits of network security controls
- Enforce segmentation and zero-trust principles and collaborate with IT, cloud, and infrastructure teams to secure endpoints, servers, and applications
- Implement and maintain security best practices for AWS and Azure, including monitoring, logging, encryption, and key management
- Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and develop guardrails for secure deployments; automate security checks and configurations
- Administer and enhance IAM solutions, including role-based access control (RBAC), single sign-on (SSO), and multifactor authentication (MFA); regularly review user access and enforce least-privilege
- Partner with HR and IT to ensure timely onboarding and offboarding processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5-8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security engineering roles
- Proven hands-on expertise with CrowdStrike, Rapid7, firewalls, and IAM solutions
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies
- In-depth experience with AWS and Azure security services (e.g., Guard Duty, Security Hub, Azure Security Center)
- Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
- Solid understanding of SIEM platforms, incident response workflows, and log analysis
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
- Possess a get it done attitude
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