Senior Security Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. This role will play a key part in shaping security strategy, designing enterprise-class security solutions, and assisting with implementation across cloud and on-premises environments. The Senior Security Engineer will collaborate with IT, architecture, and business stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded into technology initiatives from design through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and integration of security technologies, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with security best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new security tools, platforms, and services to improve the organization’s security posture.
• Translate security requirements into technical designs, architecture diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure system and application deployments.
• Assist with developing and maintaining security standards, policies, and reference architecture.
• Mentor junior security staff and contribute to a culture of security awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 7+ years of experience in information security engineering, IT security, or related technical roles.
• Proven experience in security solution design and architecture for enterprise-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, PAM, cloud security platforms, DLP, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid identity environments (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD, on-prem AD).
• Demonstrated experience assisting with technology implementation projects where security requirements were core to success.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, NYDFS, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in regulated industries (finance, insurance, or healthcare).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure SDLC.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC (or equivalent).

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

 

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

 

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.