Sr IT Security Engineer - Distributed Compute at ThermoFisher Scientific Carlsbad, CA

Sr IT Security Engineer – Distributed Compute

Location:

Carlsbad, CA.

Work Schedule:

Standard (Mon‑Fri).

Environmental Conditions:

Office, able to lift 40 lbs without assistance.

Division:
Remote, CA / Corporate IT.

As a Sr IT Security Engineer, you will serve as the primary SME for distributed compute security solutions, operating with minimal direction while managing complex security objectives. You will drive process improvements, mentor team members, and represent our security initiatives across cross‑functional projects while maintaining our global security posture.

• Own and drive security strategy for distributed compute environments and endpoint security domains.
• Serve as primary SME for cybersecurity tooling implementation, optimization, and enterprise‑wide deployment.
• Develop and execute annual security objectives aligned with organizational PMD goals, with emphasis on automation and efficiency improvements.
• Lead cross‑functional security initiatives and represent the team in enterprise‑wide projects.
• Contribute to team strategy development for owned functional areas and security products.

• Engineer and implement complex cybersecurity solutions across global network environments.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to monitor security posture, tool effectiveness, and process improvements.
• Design and maintain enterprise‑level endpoint security controls and distributed compute solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for diverse endpoint environments.
• Drive automation initiatives for recurring security tasks and processes.

• Train and mentor team members on endpoint security, identity threat protection, MFA at scale over various authentication mechanisms, and emerging security technologies.
• Manage team operations during leadership absence as needed.
• Evaluate and challenge security initiatives, projects, and strategic direction.
• Provide technical guidance to peers and junior staff on complex security implementations.

• Function as SME for security process improvement activities and optimization meetings.
• Identify and prioritize critical areas for cybersecurity enhancement and technology advancement.
• Lead full execution of process improvement initiatives from conception to implementation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, policies, and standards.

• Simplify complex security concepts for non‑technical audiences and executive leadership.
• Develop and present security materials and strategic recommendations to team leadership.
• Build and own strong cross‑functional relationships across IT, business units, and external partners.
• Proactively communicate security posture updates and collaborate with business stakeholders.

• Participate in interview processes for junior security roles and provide candidate assessments.
• Engage in continuous learning through industry forums, professional development, and certification programs.
• Volunteer for company‑wide initiatives supporting organizational mission and values.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted).
• Advanced certifications required:
  Crowd Strike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA), CompTIA CySA+, or equivalent security certifications.
• Additional industry certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH.

• 7+ years of systems administration experience with proven leadership in complex environments.
• 5+ years of endpoint security experience in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with engineering modern endpoint security solutions in large (100k+ endpoint) environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing security projects and leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven track record of process improvement and automation implementation.

• Expert‑level knowledge of Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems and security frameworks.
• A…