Senior IT Security Engineer

Robert Half • Hartford, CT • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Security Engineer to strengthen and advance our security program in Hartford, Connecticut. In this role, you will work closely with technology teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to reduce risk, improve defensive capabilities, and support secure operations across the enterprise. This position is ideal for a hands-on security specialist who can combine technical depth with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and assess sophisticated cyber threats, translating technical findings into practical recommendations for remediation and risk reduction.

Guide security efforts by tracking changes in the threat landscape and identifying emerging risks that could affect enterprise systems and data.

Partner with both technical teams and leadership to explain security concerns, prioritize actions, and support informed decision-making.

Administer and enhance core security services such as vulnerability management, firewall controls, certificate operations, and data protection capabilities.

Build, secure, and maintain identity infrastructure across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments.

Develop cloud security architecture, governance standards, and automation processes to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Support enterprise certificate lifecycle management through the implementation and operation of PKI-related services.

Research, test, and validate new security tools and approaches, providing leadership with recommendations on solutions that deliver measurable value.

Advise business and IT partners on secure design practices, helping teams embed security into processes, platforms, and day-to-day operations. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or closely related information technology roles.

Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft Entra ID.

Practical expertise with network security technologies, including firewalls, malware defense, proxy controls, access control lists, and wireless security; experience with Palo Alto is beneficial.

Experience securing cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft 365.

Solid understanding of threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, mitigation techniques, and application security principles.

Knowledge of encryption, data protection, endpoint security, enterprise PKI, and common networking or web protocols.

Preferred industry certifications in cybersecurity or infrastructure security, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and vendor teams. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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