Security Engineer

Polsinelli

Security Engineer responsible for the secure operations of infrastructure and software at Polsinelli. Oversee security strategies across applications and environments, including cloud and on-premise setups.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security engineering, including penetration testing, threat hunting, and the implementation of security solutions. Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell, with a strong understanding of security frameworks like CIS Controls and NIST Cyber Security Framework.

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Security EngineeringPenetration TestingThreat HuntingScripting Languages (Python, PowerShell)Microsoft Active Directory with Azure

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringPenetration TestingThreat HuntingScripting Languages (Python, PowerShell)Detection EngineeringInfrastructure AutomationNetwork Security ImplementationSecurity AuditingMetrics, Events, LoggingSIEM Workflows

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

CIS Best PracticesMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkNIST Cyber Security FrameworkSplunkMicrosoft Active DirectoryAzure

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityEnterprise ArchitectureSecurity SolutionsAnomalous Behavior Detection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure business operating environments securely using CIS best practices.
Perform penetration testing and threat hunting to identify potential risks.
Monitor for and respond to incidents in the Firm’s hybrid environment.
Keep infrastructure current, making recommendations and continually improving security technologies.
Analyze, design, and develop programs, shell scripts, tests, and infrastructure automation capabilities.
Work with analysts and engineers across the organization to continually improve cyber resilience.
Provide support to understand and develop system requirements and technical solutions for cybersecurity engineering based on system architectures (CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and NIST Cyber Security Framework).
Support the maturation of the enterprise architecture to align with the Firm’s information security and risks to the organizational operations, organizational assets, and individuals.
Develop alternatives of system designs and/or architecture, which consider trade-offs between security requirements, functional/operational requirements, and cost.
Identify and define the requirements of the overall security of the network.
Plan, engineer, and monitor overall security implementation of network systems.
Support in configuring and implementing network security tools.
Test and provide solutions for system weaknesses, threats, and security issues.
Research and identify latest suitable technologies and processes that will improve the overall security of the system.
Regularly audit the existing network configuration and provide improvement recommendations.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of experience in on-premises environments focused on security.
2-4 years of experience in security engineering.
2-4 years of experience with Metrics, Events, Logging, in an environment similar to Splunk.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Active Directory with Azure experience.
Ability to perform detection engineering to interrogate computer logs to identity anomalous behavior.
Develop workflows within a SIEM to automate detections and actions taken.
Demonstrative knowledge/experience with scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.
Demonstrative knowledge and expertise with common enterprise-grade security solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
sick time off
a referral program
medical insurance and benefits
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
AD&D insurance
ID Theft insurance
long-term disability benefits
short-term disability benefits
Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
401(k) benefits
employee assistance benefits