Platform Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain vDefend distributed firewall rules and basic micro‑segmentation policies within established design patterns.
• Configure and maintain NSX security groups, tags, and policy objects for standard workloads.
• Support Identity Broker configuration, federation trust setup, and basic role/access mappings.
• Perform routine security hardening tasks for VCF components including vSphere, NSX, and SDDC Manager.
• Assist with security configuration reviews, vulnerability remediation, and evidence collection for compliance checks.
• Translate approved cybersecurity requirements into repeatable platform control changes with guidance from senior engineers.
• Document security configurations, standard operating procedures, and implementation runbooks.
• Participate in incident response and operational support for platform security issues.

This on‑site role supports 24/7 operations through real‑time collaboration, with standard shifts occurring within a 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM window, Monday through Friday. The position also requires scheduled on‑call flexibility and the ability to remain reasonably reachable during off‑hours for critical business continuity.

• Exposure to VMware NSX, vDefend, or virtual networking/security concepts.
• Exposure to zero trust, segmentation, or policy‑based security models.
• Familiarity with Azure security fundamentals or cloud IAM concepts.
• Security+, VMware certification, or equivalent foundational certification.
• Exposure to scripting or automation using Power Shell, Power
  
  CLI, or Python.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in infrastructure, systems, networking, or security engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of infrastructure security concepts, firewalls, IAM, and virtualization.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere administration or support.
• Familiarity with basic security frameworks such as CIS or NIST.
• Experience working with change management and technical documentation.

• United States – Arizona – Phoenix
• United States – Minnesota – St. Paul
• United States – Texas – Austin
• United States – Missouri – Kansas City
• United States – South Carolina – Columbia
• United States – Colorado – Denver
• United States – Virginia – Vienna
• United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park
• United States – California – Folsom
• United States – Oregon – Portland
• United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake
• United States – Florida – Orlando
• United States – Pennsylvania – Harrisburg
• United States – Oregon – Salem
• United States – Texas – Fort Worth
• United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh
• United States – Texas – San Antonio
• United States – Texas – Dallas
• United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque
• United States – Washington – Olympia
• United States – Colorado – Englewood

IT

Full‑time

Regular

May 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.