Security Operations Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Security Operations Engineer to lead technical security initiatives and ensure a stable, secure, and well‑architected enterprise environment. This role focuses on strengthening security and networking technologies, guiding best‑practice deployments, and contributing to strategic security roadmap planning. You will collaborate closely with IT leadership and cross‑functional teams to implement new technologies, improve operational processes, and enhance overall security posture.

This role reports to the Manager of IT Security and is based in New Haven, CT. Most responsibilities may be completed remotely; on‑site presence once weekly is preferred.

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Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

• Conduct internal white‑hat testing and drive remediation activities.
• Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools such as Tenable and CrowdStrike.
• Review and prioritize security, infrastructure, and backup alerts.
• Perform Active Directory auditing, reporting, and access hygiene reviews.
• Oversee Azure cloud security controls, configurations, and monitoring.
• Support Office 365 data loss prevention, CASB, and cloud security workflows.

Platform & Tool Administration

• Manage requests and support for CyberArk, Zscaler ZPA/ZIA, and other security platforms.
• Maintain patch management processes across tools such as WSUS, Zscaler, and CyberArk.
• Support network segregation strategies and contribute to secure network architecture design.
• Coordinate SOC service engagements and oversee third‑party penetration testing.

Governance, Compliance & Awareness

• Assist in authoring and maintaining policies (BYOD, Incident Response, Disaster Recovery).
• Manage KnowBe4 phishing campaigns and cybersecurity awareness programs.
• Participate in third‑party security assessments and vendor risk reviews.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a key contributor to the enterprise IT security roadmap.
• Evaluate new technologies—data center infrastructure, cloud services, and third‑party tools.
• Support solution design, prototyping, and proof‑of‑concept efforts.
• Partner with business and IT teams to identify system issues and recommend improvements.
• Participate in contract evaluations and vendor selection processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in IT or security engineering roles.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to correlate security data and produce governance reports.
• Experience supporting IT security tools from concept through delivery.
• Experience providing ongoing support and maintenance for security applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life sciences industry (preferred but not required).
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • CrowdStrike, Tenable, CyberArk
  • Zscaler ZPA/ZIA
  • Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Security
  • Active Directory, DNS, and core infrastructure components
  • SOC services and SIEM tools
• Familiarity with AWS, VMware, or NIST 800‑53 frameworks.

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Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

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