**Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.** One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. **Job Description:** The Principal Security Engineer sets the technical strategy for the overall architecture, roadmap, and framework used in the security solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Patterson's information assets and systems. This role represents the highest level of expertise across multiple domains of information security architecture serving as a strategic security consultant for both internal and external systems. **Essential Functions** + Champion the design, development, and establishment of information security architecture standards for security solutions while ensuring thorough documentation; communicate complex security architectural concepts and principals to technical and non-technical audiences + Create and set strategic security technology direction and influence enterprise-wide planning; identify security best practice methods and emerging technologies to assess potential value to the organization + Maintain expertise across multiple domains to create effective security standards, processes, and procedures to solve problems of unusual complexity requiring high degree of innovation + Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency of our cloud environments and security technology portfolio + Build collaborative relationships and partnerships by providing specialized expertise on complex security technology issues and influences stakeholders across several areas to reach the best possible solution + Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned + Lead a comprehensive Microsoft E5 Security and Compliance roadmap aligning it with current goals and objectives while integrating the existing IT Infrastructure and Security roadmap + Advise key stakeholders and drive the translation of complex business requirements into robust, security-first designs for Azure and multiple-cloud solutions; ensure alignment with a well-architected framework while balancing security, performance, and business objectives + Design and document detailed Azure security architectures utilizing services like compute, storage, networking, databases, and application services + Provide escalated support for Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Azure issues serving as a liaison for problem management between the functional team and Microsoft for security related issues **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in security, technology, or engineering or equivalent education and/or experience + 7 years work experience in information technology, cyber security, or information security and + Azure: experience in Cloud engineering or related roles **Preferred Requirements** + Master's Degree with an emphasis in security, technology, or engineering or equivalent education and/or experience **Skills and Abilities** + Deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture principles, networking concepts, Data Platforms, MS Fabric and security best practices, as well as IT infrastructure management + Proven experience in the deployment and implementation for the Microsoft E5 advance security and compliance suite such as Purview and the Microsoft Defender solutions + Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI) + Ability to effectively communicate complex security architectural concepts and principles to both technical and non-technical audiences + Ability to leverage deep business acumen to create solutions that not only mitigate risks but also enable strategic growth and innovation **Required Licenses and Certifications** + Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - (ISC)² Upon Hire Preferred or + Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Microsoft Upon Hire Preferred **Physical and Cognitive Demands** + Communicate/Hearing Frequently + Communicate/Talking Frequently + Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently + Complete Tasks Independently Constantly + Learn New Tasks or Concepts Constantly + Maintain Focus Constantly + Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly + Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly + Vision Constantly **What's In It For You (https://www.pattersoncompanies.com/join-us/)** We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees: + Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program. + 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan. + Paid Time Off (PTO). + Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays. + Volunteer Time Off (VTO). + Educational Assistance Program. + Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave. + LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program). + Patterson Perks Program. The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $120,200.00 - $150,300.00 **EEO Statement** As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are Patterson. We welcome you. At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy. An Equal Opportunity Employer Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.