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nexus IT group

Sr. Security Engineer 0126

nexus IT group, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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What You’ll Do

Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade network security platforms, including next-generation firewall technologies and centralized policy management systems.

Implement and support secure remote access solutions to enable safe connectivity for distributed teams.

Create, maintain, and optimize security policies covering traffic filtering, network address translation, and application-level controls.

Lead the architecture and operation of advanced endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities.

Apply adversary tactics and techniques frameworks to proactively identify threats and reduce attack surfaces.

Define and oversee identity and access management strategies, including permissions, role-based access controls, and auditing across cloud environments.

Monitor, analyze, and respond to sophisticated security events using log aggregation and security monitoring platforms.

Drive cloud security initiatives such as configuration reviews, risk assessments, compliance validation, and threat modeling.

Build and maintain automation to streamline security operations and incident response workflows.

Develop and deliver security awareness initiatives to improve end-user risk awareness and behavior.

Partner with technical and business stakeholders to align security priorities with organizational goals.

Own complex security initiatives end to end, operating with a high level of autonomy.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.

5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based environments.

3–5 years of experience in network security engineering within enterprise infrastructures.

Hands-on experience administering modern firewall platforms and secure remote access technologies.

Deep understanding of cloud security concepts including identity management, virtual networking, and compliance standards.

Experience working with endpoint security and security monitoring platforms.

Strong scripting and automation skills using languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar.

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Proven ability to manage complex security initiatives and support the development of other security professionals.

Curiosity-driven mindset with a commitment to staying current on emerging threats and technologies.

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