Senior Security Engineer

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

PTO