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Novva Inc. lists this Senior Security Engineer opportunity in west jordan, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
NOVVA Data Centers is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and operation of cybersecurity technologies that protect our enterprise, customer-facing systems, and mission-critical data center environments. This position serves as the technical cybersecurity lead and works closely with IT, Networking, Data Center Operations, Physical Security, Compliance, and leadership to define scope and prioritization. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with operational security experience and thrives in a fast-paced, highly available infrastructure environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Security Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security technologies
Lead deployment and management of:Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Entra ID security
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Conditional Access
Defender for Cloud
Defender for Endpoint
Email Security
Vulnerability Management platforms
Engineer secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft 365 and AWS
Develop security standards and hardening baselines
Security Operations
Lead incident response activities
Investigate security alerts and indicators of compromise
Perform threat hunting activities
Conduct forensic investigations when required
Coordinate response to cybersecurity incidents
Risk & Compliance
Support and maintain compliance with:
HITRUST
SOC 2
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
HIPAA
Internal security audits
Develop security documentation including:
Policies
Standards
Procedures
Technical runbooks
Vulnerability Management
Manage enterprise vulnerability scanning
Prioritize remediation activities
Coordinate patch management with infrastructure teams
Track remediation metrics
Identity & Access Management
Manage privileged access
Review permissions and access controls
Implement Zero Trust principles
Support identity lifecycle processes
Security Architecture
Participate in infrastructure design reviews
Evaluate new technologies
Perform security risk assessments
Recommend security improvements
Leadership
Mentor junior security staff
Provide technical guidance
Evangelize strong security practices
Participate in after-hours incident response
Support cybersecurity roadmap initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of cybersecurity experience
5+ years of security engineering experience
Experience administering Microsoft security technologies
Experience with SIEM, EDR, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms
Strong understanding of:Networking
Active Directory
Microsoft 365
Windows Server
Linux
Firewalls
DNS
VPN
Zero Trust Architecture
Preferred Qualifications
One or more of:
CISSP
GIAC certifications
GSEC
GCIA
GCIH
Azure Security Engineer
Microsoft Security certifications
Experience with:
ServiceNow
PowerShell
Python
Infrastructure as Code
SIEM/SOAR platforms
Vulnerability & Patch management
Operational Technologies
Data center operations
Core Competencies
Security Architecture
Incident Response
Threat Detection
Security Engineering
Risk Management
Communication
Project Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401k with company match
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Worksite address
west jordan, UT, 84088, US
Who can apply
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