Senior Security Engineer

Akkodis
is seeking a
Sr. Security Engineer
for a
Direct-Hire
job with a client in
Cleveland, OH/Columbus, OH/Chicago, IL (Hybrid).
The Senior Security Engineer leads and supports a wide array of security initiatives across the Firm. This role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the Firm's cybersecurity posture, with a strong focus on cloud security and providing expert guidance on security engineering projects. This position requires deep technical expertise, a risk-based approach to prioritization, and proven experience in building and enhancing security disciplines across complex environments. The Senior Security Engineer demonstrates strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to driving continual security innovation and organizational resilience.

Salary Range: $145k-$160k per Annum;
The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Responsibilities

Cloud Security & Architecture

• Reviews secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, identifies risks, and provides recommendations.

• Develops and enforces cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.

Security Engineering & Projects

• Drives end-to-end execution of diverse security projects, including:

• Identity & Access Management (IAM) enhancements.
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) deployments.
• Network segmentation and Zero Trust implementations.
• Security automation and orchestration initiatives.
• System hardening and baseline creation, implementation, and auditing.

• Evaluates and implements new security technologies and tools to strengthen the enterprise security posture.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Monitors and analyzes security events using SIEM and other detection platforms.

• Leads investigations and coordinates response efforts for security incidents.

• Develops and maintains incident response runbooks and conducts regular tabletop exercises.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Evaluates existing security posture and provides risk-based recommendations for improvement.

• Supports internal and external audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

• Maintains documentation for security controls and processes.

• Collaborates with governance and risk teams to align technical controls with policy requirements.

Data Protection & CASB

• Leads deployment and tuning of DLP and CASB solutions to safeguard sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, and email platforms.

• Monitors and responds to data exfiltration attempts and policy violations.

• Conducts regular reviews of data access and usage patterns to identify anomalies.

Qualifications

• The Senior Security Engineer should hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in security engineering, particularly focused on cloud environments, is required. Prior hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and other cloud-native security tools, along with a strong understanding of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and their associated security services, is essential. Demonstrated expertise in incident response activities and proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python or PowerShell.
• A solid familiarity with frameworks, including NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks, along with the ability to align the organization's security program with these frameworks, is essential. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Preferred skills include experience with Zero Trust architecture, strong analytical and communication capabilities, effective project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior analysts and engineers while leading cross-functional security initiatives.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at shweta.ojha@akkodisgroup.com

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled*

*Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to*
:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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*The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:*

*· The California Fair Chance Act*

*· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance*

*· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers*

*· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance*