Senior IT Security Operations Engineer

Lakeshore Learning Materials

. Own administration and optimization of security tools, including S1, Tanium, Active Directory, Okta and M365 .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $102,500 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing security tools such as S1, Tanium, Active Directory, Okta, and M365, while leading incident response and mentoring security analysts. Proficient in implementing security frameworks and best practices, with a strong focus on threat investigation and vulnerability management.

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Information Security ManagementIncident Response LeadershipSecurity Tools OptimizationThreat InvestigationSecurity Frameworks Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Security OperationsThreat InvestigationIncident ResponseInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Scripting in PythonScripting in PowerShellScripting in BashEndpoint ProtectionVulnerability ManagementCloud Security (AWS)

Soft Skills

MentoringBuilding TrustInfluencing LeadershipClear CommunicationDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

S1TaniumActive DirectoryOktaM365SIEMEDRSOARFirewallsIDS/IPS

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP

Industry Keywords

NISTISOMITRENIST 800-53PCICISCSA CCM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own administration and optimization of security tools, including S1, Tanium, Active Directory, Okta and M365
Manage endpoint protection, incident detection and vulnerability management tools
Fine-tune alerts and automation
Develop and implement preventative security measures for detection, monitoring and exploit prevention
Investigate threats and drive remediation across IT and business teams
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security gaps and recommend improvements
Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities and exploits and translate findings into practical security improvements
Lead incident response from first alert through resolution
Present findings and lessons learned to leadership
Mentor and coach Information Security Analysts
Lead quarterly tabletop exercises and security awareness training
Share after-hours incident coverage across a team of five

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent work experience
7+ years of experience in information security, including security operations, threat investigation or incident response
Certifications such as CISSP preferred
Ability to design security-relevant infrastructure as code (IaC) preferred
Hands-on experience with S1 and Tanium, Active directory, Okta, and M365
Hands-on experience administering and optimizing third-party and cloud-provider security tools, including endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, WAF and IAM
Experience with SIEM, EDR and SOAR platforms
Experience securing AWS cloud environments
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, including NIST, ISO, MITRE, NIST 800-53, PCI, CIS and CSA CCM
Comfortable scripting in Python, PowerShell or Bash
Experience putting threat intelligence services to work in a production environment
Ability to build trust and influence people at every level, including senior leadership
Ability to explain security risk clearly and practically
Ability to stay steady and make sound decisions in unclear, high-stakes situations
Enjoys mentoring analysts and sharing knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible benefits
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress