Friedman Williams
Senior Security Engineer New York New York
Job ID: 20935
Our client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure across a hybrid environment. This role is heavily focused on Microsoft security technologies, cloud security architecture, and emerging AI security frameworks, supporting the organization’s continued adoption of cloud and AI-driven technologies.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives including AI Security, Agentic Security, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and enterprise cloud security strategy within a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
AI & Emerging Security Technologies
• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of AI and agentic security controls
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and AI teams to securely deploy AI-driven solutions
• Integrate DevSecOps, CSPM, and cloud-native security tooling into enterprise environments
Cloud Security & Architecture
• Design and maintain secure architectures across Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365
• Secure and support IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
• Implement cloud monitoring, logging, auditing, and alerting capabilities
Identity & Access Management
• Develop and manage identity security strategies leveraging Azure/Entra ID
• Enforce least-privilege access controls and modern authentication standards
• Monitor authentication, authorization, and privileged access activity
Data Protection & Compliance
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security policies
• Monitor and mitigate data loss and data leakage risks across cloud and on-premises environments
Incident Response & Security Operations
• Lead investigations and coordinate responses to cybersecurity incidents
• Enhance real-time monitoring, detection, and logging capabilities
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams on reporting and remediation efforts
Security Engineering & Risk Management
• Design and manage security infrastructure protecting enterprise systems and networks
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and risk evaluations
• Perform security assessments for new technologies and enterprise initiatives
Required Experience & Skills
• 5+ years of hands-on information security or cybersecurity engineering experience
• Strong expertise in:
- Microsoft security technologies
- Cloud security architecture
- SIEM monitoring and log analysis
- Networking fundamentals including firewalls, routing, NAT, and proxies
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Key Technologies
• Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, O365)
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure & Entra ID
• AWS
• DevSecOps and cloud security tooling
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, or related field
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Security certifications preferred
• Additional certifications from Palo Alto, Cisco, Splunk, or similar vendors are a plus
Please send resume to tgrossman@friedmanwilliams.com