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Keith - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Firewall, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Phishing, Akamai, Expertise in Genetec Systems, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Information Technology - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c943aab9576ade6a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Mentoring?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 3-6 years of progressive cybersecurity or security operations experience * Hands-on experience with incident response and security investigations * Strong analytical and investigative skills * Ability to mentor junior engineers * Strong understanding of modern security principles including identity-centric security, endpoint protection, segmentation, and cloud security. * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Comfortable working in a fast paced, operational security environment Akamai WAF Ownership Preferred Knowledge & Skills (Including AI) AI / LLM Knowledge * Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) * Familiarity with AI security concepts, including: * Data exposure and prompt based risks * Model misuse and abuse scenarios * AI assisted social engineering / phishing patterns * Secure usage guardrails and user enablement considerations Preferred Certifications * Microsoft Security certifications * CISSP, GIAC, or other mid level security certifications ## Description Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Security Engineer 2 (SE2) is an experienced, hands on security practitioner responsible for Level 2 (L2) security operations, incident response, and platform ownership across the Microsoft security stack and supporting security technologies. This role operates beyond initial alert triage by leading investigations, coordinating incident response, managing key security platforms, and driving remediation activities across endpoint and identity environments. The SE2 works closely with the Security Manager and CISO to mature the organization's security operations while mentoring Level 1 Security Engineers. The role also supports cyber physical security convergence, assisting with security oversight of IP based physical security systems in coordination with the Physical Security team. Security Operations & Incident Response (L2) * Lead investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents escalated from Level 1 * Perform advanced analysis across endpoint, identity, and cloud security telemetry * Support incident documentation and reporting as required * Coordinate response actions with Infrastructure, IAM, and other IT teams Security Tools Responsibilities and Knowledge * Operate * Tune * Investigate * Improve rules signal quality for the following: Microsoft Security Platform Web Application Firewall (WAF) Operations Data Loss Prevention Operations Asset Management Operations Identity and Access Management Operations Endpoint, Platform Security & Remediation * Drive security remediation activities across endpoints and platforms * Perform incident response across endpoint and platform security events * Partner with IT teams to enforce security controls and hardening standards Cyber / Physical Security Coordination * Provide technical security oversight for IP based physical security tooling, including: * Network connected cameras * Access control systems * Genetec platform * Assist in coordination with the Physical Security team to ensure: * Secure network configuration for physical security systems * Appropriate identity and access protections * Alignment between cyber security controls and physical security operations Operational Maturity & Mentorship * Mentor and guide Security Engineer 1 (L1) professionals * Contribute to security runbooks, procedures, and standards * Provide recommendations for security tooling and operational improvements * Support metrics collection and operational reporting efforts, * Security Engineer 1 (SE1): Alert triage, vulnerability, patching, documentation * Security Engineer 2 (SE2): Incident response leadership, platform ownership, remediation * Security Manager: Microsoft operational leadership, people management, execution accountability ## Related Videos - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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