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.

Schedule & Presence:
This on‑site role supports 24/7 operations through real‑time collaboration. Standard shifts occur within a 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM window, Monday through Friday. Additionally, the position 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.

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation range depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions.)

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

Industry: IT
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Schedule:

Full‑time
• Employee Status:
Regular
• Business Class:
Marketing and Admin
• Job Posting:
May 28, 2026

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