Infrastructure Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer in Grapevine, TX.

Major Responsibilities:

* Infrastructure Security Engineer will serve as the primary Infrastructure Security resource, establishing security standards, best practices, and strategic initiatives

* Lead the enterprise vulnerability management program, including risk assessment, remediation prioritization, validation, metrics, and executive reporting

* Partner with Infrastructure, Desktop, Network, Cloud, and Warehouse teams to identify and remediate security risks

* Secure enterprise endpoints, Windows environments, Microsoft 365, Azure infrastructure, and warehouse technologies through hardening, patching, and security controls

* Collaborate with Network Engineering to strengthen Cisco networking, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, segmentation, and Zero Trust initiatives

* Improve Azure security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, governance controls, and cloud security best practices

* Enhance Identity & Access Management through Microsoft Entra , MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management, and least-privilege principles

* As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, you will develop and maintain secure configuration baselines aligned with CIS Benchmarks across servers, workstations, cloud, network, and Citrix platforms

* Support security incident response, technical investigations, root cause analysis, and remediation planning

* Assess emerging threats, evaluate compensating controls, identify automation opportunities, and drive continuous risk reduction

* Produce security scorecards, KPIs, executive reporting, and support governance, audit, and compliance initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

* 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, network engineering, systems administration, or security engineering

* Experience with security tools such as:
Microsoft Defender Suite;
Tenable;
Qualys;
Rapid7; runZero;
Vulnerability Assessment Solutions

* Experience securing enterprise infrastructure environments

* Strong understanding of:
Windows 11;
Windows Server;
Active Directory/Entra ;
Azure;
Cisco Networking;
Microsoft 365;
Endpoint Security Technologies

* Understanding of security architecture and security frameworks

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certifications such as: CISSP;
Security+; AZ-500; GSEC; CCNP Security

* Microsoft Security Certifications

* Experience supporting manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments

* Knowledge of:
Azure Security;
Microsoft Defender for Cloud;
Microsoft Sentinel;
Zero Trust Architecture;
Identity Security;
Infrastructure Automation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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