Security Engineer

We are seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to serve as the primary owner of information security across EILEEN FISHER’s entire technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of IT security-from PCI-DSS compliance and IT governance to WAF management, e-commerce protection, and safeguarding the systems and devices used by employees across retail, corporate, and remote environments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned security professional who can operate independently, build and mature a security program, and serve as the go-to expert for all security matters within the organization., * Own end-to-end PCI-DSS compliance across all retail point-of-sale, e-commerce, and payment processing environments

• Lead annual PCI assessments, QSA engagements, and remediation tracking to ensure continuous compliance

• Maintain and enforce the cardholder data environment (CDE) scope, segmentation, and documentation

• Coordinate PCI evidence collection, SAQ/ROC preparation, and audit readiness across all relevant systems

IT Governance & Security Program Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve IT security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with business strategy and frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001)

• Lead the annual enterprise risk assessment process, tracking findings and driving remediation to closure

• Establish and report on security KPIs and metrics to IT leadership and the executive team

• Own the security technology roadmap and prioritize investments in tools, controls, and capabilities

WAF & E-Commerce Security

• Serve as the primary owner of the organization’s WAF provider relationship-managing configuration, tuning, rule sets, and escalations to protect e-commerce and customer-facing platforms

• Monitor and respond to WAF alerts, DDoS events, bot activity, and web application threats

• Secure payment gateways, APIs, and customer data flows in alignment with PCI-DSS and OWASP best practices

• Partner with the e-commerce and development teams to embed security into the SDLC and deployment workflows

Employee & Endpoint Security

• Oversee endpoint protection across all employee devices, including corporate laptops, retail POS terminals, and mobile devices

• Manage email security, IAM, SSO/MFA (Okta, Azure AD), and privileged access controls

• Design and deliver security awareness training to protect employees from phishing, social engineering, and insider threats

• Enforce policies for secure remote work, BYOD, and store-level IT environments

Security Operations

• Direct day-to-day security operations including network monitoring, SIEM management, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, and patch management

• Supervise incident response activities from detection through post-incident review and lessons learned

• Manage certificate lifecycle, sensitive data handling, and encryption standards (TLS/SSL, PKI, key management)

• Conduct and coordinate penetration testing and vulnerability management programs, tracking remediation to resolution

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Own security controls across cloud environments (AWS, Azure) including IAM, security groups, logging, and compliance tooling

• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to harden systems, enforce least-privilege, and maintain secure baselines

• Ensure secure configurations for SaaS applications, APIs, and third-party integrations

PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of progressive IT security experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead security role

• Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of PCI-DSS compliance-including QSA engagement, CDE scoping, SAQ/ROC preparation, and continuous compliance across retail POS and e-commerce channels

• Hands-on experience managing WAF platforms (e.g., Cloudflare, Imperva, Akamai, AWS WAF) including rule tuning, alert response, and vendor relationship management

• Experience securing e-commerce environments: payment gateways, APIs, and customer data in alignment with PCI-DSS and OWASP Top 10

• Proven experience building and managing IT governance programs-policies, risk assessments, KPIs, and security roadmaps

• Ability to manage security across a distributed workforce including retail stores, corporate offices, and remote employees

• Experience with cloud security across AWS and/or Azure (IAM, security groups, logging, Microsoft Defender, Azure Defender)

• Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), SSO/MFA (Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID), and privileged access controls

• Experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection & response (EDR), and vulnerability management tools

• Strong understanding of encryption, TLS/SSL, PKI, and key management

• Scripting/automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present security risk to executive and non-technical audiences

• Industry certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, PCI-ISA/QSA, or equivalent

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - 135,000/year depending on relevant experience. We offer a competitive total package, including health benefits, generous paid time off, wellness reimbursement, etc.