At Ascensus, technology is more than just a solution. It powers the business that helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. Our technology experts tackle exciting challenges in collaborative teams, but work in an environment where individual and career development is always valued. Technology associates leverage their talents and passion, building new and innovative platforms, creating programs founded in automation in agile frameworks, and driving existing and new markets—all of which supports the rapid growth of a dynamic industry leader. **Section 1: Position Summary** As a security engineer reporting to the Vice President of Security Engineering, you will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, support, and advancement of our security solutions. You will collaborate across security teams such as threat, SOC, and architecture as well as adjacent IT teams to collect requirements, coordinate change management and be a point of contact for questions and support. The individual hired for this position requires a passion for data protection, strong problem solving and analytics, documentation, communication, organizational skills, collaborative abilities, self-motivation, innovation, efficiency, and attention to detail. **Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Implement, maintain, and support security solutions. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect requirements and implement changes to provide value to the users of the solutions. + Ensure solutions align with industry best practices, business obligations, and compliance requirements. + Proactively respond to solution needs such as required maintenance and troubleshooting problems. + Lead and participate in security-related projects, ensuring that project goals, timelines, and deliverables are communicated and achieved. **Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements :** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. + 2+ years experience in security engineering, system administration, or other related security fields. + Excellent understanding of network architectures, operating systems, cloud computing and security technologies. + Certifications such as Network+, Security+, Cloud+. + Experience implementing and maintaining two or more of the following technologies: + EDR + IDS / IPS + DLP + SSO & MFA + SIEM + CASB / SWG / SSAE + PAM + IAM + WAF + Network Segmentation + Experience performing system automation and integration using languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash. + In-depth knowledge of security principles, best practices, and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Critical Controls, ISO 27001/2). + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and provide effective solutions. + Solid experience in maintaining system documentation including configurations and operating procedures (SOPs). + Experience in performing Proof-of-Concepts / Proof-of-Values to support solution purchase decisions + Excellent communication s + Experience in a regulated industry, such as finance, healthcare, or government. + kills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer _Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com_ _or @futureplan.com_ _email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website._ Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Status”).