Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in NYC that is looking for Security Engineer with a strong Microsoft background that can support tech/platform integrations and M&A activities.

Summary:
This resource will be part of the security architecture and engineering team within the Cybersecurity group but will have a specific focus on integrating companies that the company has recently acquired or helping separate companies that the company has recently sold. This resource needs to have strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to interact across all of the internal technology groups, as well as senior technical leadership (CTO, CISO, head of M&A, etc). Due to the nature of M&As and Divestitures, the Security Engineer must be flexible and be able to provide support in a variety of situations: architectural reviews, risk assessments, tool analysis, tool deployments, issue triage, and advisory.

Hands-on Integration/Migration support for newly acquired company; This will include but not be limited to:
* Deployment of Microsoft Defender Suite, Tenable, and other security tools
* Removal of legacy, existing tools from previous company
* Coordinating security scans to ensure the devices are safe
* Updating/refreshing the M&A Playbook based on lessons learned

Security Architecture and Engineering team support (non M&A) to include but not limited to:
* Tool deployments and configuration
* Security reviews
* Issue triage
* Reporting and Metrics

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong expertise and background across the Microsoft Defender tool Suite
* Ability to review external company technology stacks and perform risk assessments and develop mitigation approaches
* Ability to develop a clear end-state architecture for new companies ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant integration meeting business and security requirements
* Excellent communication and Advisory support

Toolset they will need to support:
* MSFT Defender for Cloud
* Defender for Office
* Defender for Endpoint
* Defender for Identity
* MSFT Purview
* Abnormal
* Azure Front Door
* Zscaler

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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