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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Information Security Engineer - **Company:** MTN Infrastructure TopCo Blocker, Inc. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,025.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Microsoft Office, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Regular Expressions, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Git, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, TACACS+ Protocol, Terraform, Burpsuite, Splunk - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17756476?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17756476%2FStaff-Information-Security-Engineer-North-Carolina-Charlotte ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced Degree preferred., * A minimum 10 years of related industry experience, or equivalent mix of education and related experience. * Deep knowledge of security and telecommunications protocols and architectures * Proficient in one or more scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent) Preferred Experience: * Experience with asset discovery and logical asset management * Solid understanding of authentication and identity technologies (IAM, SSO, RADIUS, TACACS+, AD/LDAP/Kerberos) * Experience with compliance frameworks, particularly NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and/or ISO 27001 * Experience with administration of Splunk, Splunk ES or other SIEM platforms * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, git) * Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 security controls (e.g., IAM, PIM, Identity Governance, Azure Policies, Entra, Intune, DLP, IaaS) * Familiarity with EDR/MDR/XDR platforms * Experience with security incident response * Strong understanding of operating systems and command line administration at all levels. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols at all layers of the OSI stack * Understanding of the HTTP protocol, Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies, BurpSuite testing, and APIs * Understanding of PKI, SSL/TLS, and cryptographic functions * Experience working in micro-segmented environments * Comfortable with regular expressions * Current relevant industry certifications (SANS/GIAC, etc.), Azure or AWS architecture or security certifications. Key Competencies: * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and engineering skills, including the ability to independently analyze and understand both new technologies and legacy solutions. * Demonstrated commitment to ongoing skills development ## Description The Staff Information Security Engineer is expected to understand complex technology systems and tools in both the traditional Information Technology and Service Provider domains. It is essential for this role to maintain awareness of security trends, government regulations and 3rd-party standards (NIST, ISO), as well as to monitor developments in systems, protocols, tools, and other changes in the information security space. Additionally, the staff engineer understands and supports the business environment in which security operates. 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