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Friedman Williams lists this Senior Security Engineer opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Security Engineer New York New York
Job ID: 20935
Our client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure across a hybrid environment. This role is heavily focused on Microsoft security technologies, cloud security architecture, and emerging AI security frameworks, supporting the organization’s continued adoption of cloud and AI-driven technologies.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge initiatives including AI Security, Agentic Security, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and enterprise cloud security strategy within a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
AI & Emerging Security Technologies
Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of AI and agentic security controls
Partner with infrastructure, application, and AI teams to securely deploy AI-driven solutions
Integrate DevSecOps, CSPM, and cloud-native security tooling into enterprise environments
Cloud Security & Architecture
Design and maintain secure architectures across Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365
Secure and support IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
Implement cloud monitoring, logging, auditing, and alerting capabilities
Identity & Access Management
Develop and manage identity security strategies leveraging Azure/Entra ID
Enforce least‑privilege access controls and modern authentication standards
Monitor authentication, authorization, and privileged access activity
Data Protection & Compliance
Implement and manage Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security policies
Monitor and mitigate data loss and data leakage risks across cloud and on‑premises environments
Incident Response & Security Operations
Lead investigations and coordinate responses to cybersecurity incidents
Enhance real‑time monitoring, detection, and logging capabilities
Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams on reporting and remediation efforts
Security Engineering & Risk Management
Design and manage security infrastructure protecting enterprise systems and networks
Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and risk evaluations
Perform security assessments for new technologies and enterprise initiatives
Required Experience & Skills
5+ years of hands‑on information security or cybersecurity engineering experience
Strong expertise in:
Microsoft security technologies
Cloud security architecture
SIEM monitoring and log analysis
Networking fundamentals including firewalls, routing, NAT, and proxies
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Key Technologies
Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, O365)
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
Microsoft Purview
Azure & Entra ID
AWS
DevSecOps and cloud security tooling
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, or related field
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Security certifications preferred
Additional certifications from Palo Alto, Cisco, Splunk, or similar vendors are a plus
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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