Lead IT Security Engineer

Make-A-Wish America

Lead Manager, IT Security Engineer at Make-A-Wish America protecting information and infrastructure. Designing, building, and supporting enterprise security solutions based remotely or in Phoenix, Arizona.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $68,100 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures
Manage/implement design, installation, configuration, setup, testing, troubleshooting, documentation of security solutions including IAM, endpoint security, firewalls, email security, content filtering and security awareness.
Proficient with networks, systems, applications, and cloud security
Proficiency with risk assessment and vulnerability scanning tools, technologies, and methods
Escalation point for security-related incidents
Proactively report possible threats and or vulnerabilities
Proactively research weaknesses and find ways to counter them
Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems
Information Technology Security representative on IT projects to provide security advice, expertise, and recommendations
Conduct security awareness training
Planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards and procedures
Ensure the tuning and effectiveness of security tools deployed across the environment
Work closely with our Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) and IT teams to review alerts and investigate security incidents
24/7 Availability for Identity & Access Management, Security Incident Response and Escalation
Performs other related job duties, as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technology field or equivalent experience required.
5+ years of total experience with 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise information technology security solutions
Hands-on experience with endpoint security, network firewalls, email security gateways, content filtering, IAM, Single Sign On (SSO), windows servers and virtualization technology
Preferred experience: Azure, SSO, Cisco Firewalls, Defender Security, VMWare, EDR, XDR, Cisco Umbrella DNS Security, Hybrid Infrastructure
Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Products (Office 365, Intune, Azure, Azure VM, NSG’s, Azure Sentinel, ATP, Azure Active Directory)
Relevant and Current Certifications Preferred: e.g., CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles
10 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
2 Personal Days accrued annually
Parental Leave
Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
Individual and Leadership Development
Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets

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Hard Skills & Tools

network securityapplication architectureIAMendpoint securityfirewallsemail securitycontent filteringrisk assessmentvulnerability scanningsecurity policies

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationtrainingcollaborationproactive research

Certifications

CompTIA Security+PenTest+OSCPCEHCISSPCCSPCISMCCNP SecurityCISA