Senior Security Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Security Engineer role is a Full-time with a clientin Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH and Chicago, IL (Hybrid), We are seeking a candidate with 5+ years of experience in security engineering, particularly in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with DLP, CASB, and cloud-native security tools, along with expertise in incident response and scripting/automation using Python or PowerShell. A strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks is required.

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Salary Range: $120k-125K/annum + Benefits; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Summary:

The Senior Security Engineer leads and supports a wide array of security initiatives across the Firm.

This role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the Firm's cybersecurity posture, with a strong focus on cloud security and providing expert guidance on security engineering projects.

This position requires deep technical expertise, a risk-based approach to prioritization, and proven experience in building and enhancing security disciplines across complex environments.

The Senior Security Engineer demonstrates strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to driving continual security innovation and organizational resilience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Security & Architecture

Reviews secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, identifies risks, and provides recommendations.

Develops and enforces cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.

Securitzy Engineering & Projects

Drives end-to-end execution of diverse security projects including:

Identity & Access Management (IAM) enhancements.

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) deployments.

Network segmentation and Zero Trust implementations.

Security automation and orchestration initiatives.

System hardening and baseline creation, implementation, and auditing.

Evaluates and implements new security technologies and tools to strengthen the enterprise security posture.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

Monitors and analyzes security events using SIEM and other detection platforms.

Leads investigations and coordinates response efforts for security incidents.

Develops and maintains incident response runbooks and conducts regular tabletop exercises.

Risk Management & Compliance

Evaluates existing security posture and provides risk-based recommendations for improvement.

Supports internal and external audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Maintains documentation for security controls and processes.

Collaborates with governance and risk teams to align technical controls with policy requirements.

Data Protection & CASB

Leads deployment and tuning of DLP and CASB solutions to safeguard sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, and email platforms.

Monitors and responds to data exfiltration attempts and policy violations.

Conducts regular reviews of data access and usage patterns to identify anomalies.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Security Engineer should hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred.

A minimum of five years of experience in security engineering, particularly focused on cloud environments, is required.

Prior hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and other cloud-native security tools, along with a strong understanding of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and their associated security services is essential.

Demonstrated expertise in incident response activities and proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python or PowerShell.

A solid familiarity with frameworks including NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks, along with the ability to align the organization's security program with these frameworks is essential.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or GIAC are highly desirable. xywuqvp

Preferred skills include experience with Zero Trust architecture, strong analytical and communication capabilities, effective project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior analysts and engineers while leading cross-functional security initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

Benefits (401K, PTO, perks, etc)

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