Security Engineer

Equus Workforce Solutions

IT Security Engineer protecting IT systems, networks, and applications. Leading security strategies and response to incidents while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Protecting IT systems, networks, and applications
Designing, implementing, and testing security solutions
Leading response to security incidents and breaches
Evaluating and managing security tools and technologies
Providing security training and awareness programs for employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
Certification in security-related fields (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH)
Understanding of cloud networking concepts
Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
In-depth knowledge of one or more cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

scripting languagesPythonPowerShellcloud networking conceptsIaC toolsTerraformCloudFormationAnsiblecloud platformsAWS

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtrainingawareness programs

Certifications

CISSPCISMCISACEH