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Senior Security Engineer

Vermont Information Processing
Location
Colchester, Vermont, United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
IT
Salary
$160,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of hands-on security engineering across network, endpoint, and identity domains
  • Deep practical experience with enterprise firewalls and segmentation design (Palo Alto strongly preferred)
  • SIEM operations and EDR platforms experience
  • Demonstrated incident-response experience
  • Ability to prioritize by risk, automate repetitive tasks, and communicate clearly to executives
Nice to have
  • Experience integrating acquired companies or multi-entity environments
  • Exposure to iSeries/AS400 or long-lived enterprise platforms
  • Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell) for security operations
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Engineer at Vermont Information Processing, you will lead a small team in enhancing security measures across various environments, including headquarters and newly acquired business units. Your responsibilities include network segmentation, detection and response engineering, vulnerability management, and incident response, while also mentoring a junior analyst. You will work with a range of security tools and ensure the implementation of robust security practices throughout the organization.

Benefits
  • Annual compensation: $160,000 - $190,000
  • Remote position
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of a formal training program for the junior analyst
  • The role involves significant responsibility in a lean team environment, which may require a high level of autonomy
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