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# Senior Security Engineer

- **Company:** ASCENT SERVICES GROUP LLC
- **Location:** Leawood, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,400.0 - $149,270.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73545610-senior-security-engineer

## About the Role

* High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred.
 * 6+ years of professional, industry related experience in network and/or infrastructure engineering and the vulnerability and/or threat intelligence domains
 * 5+ years of experience in vulnerability and threat management engineering, managing or leading a mature vulnerability management operation, and improving vulnerability identification and reporting processes required
 * 5+ years of experience working with Threat intelligence required
 * 3+ years of operational experience in Network Security required
 * 3+ years of experience administering server, container workload, and threat intelligence platforms required
 * Demonstrated success in leading, developing, operating and implementing security solutions and functions through progressive experience
 * Experience leading two or more security operations domains
 * Experience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problems
 * Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced, evolving security environment
 * Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time-sensitive projects and competing priorities
 * Strong leadership presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable leading cross-team coordination
 * Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions
 * Willingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution as needed

## Description

The Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability & Threat Management will contribute to achievement of P&L objectives for the business through providing a single point of accountability for Technology & Operations deliverables. In this critical role the candidate will provide technical security leadership on multiple programs and security operations to ensure IT security best practices and IT compliance requirements are met for both industry and regulatory standards. The candidate will provide information security expertise for programs within any of the information systems disciplines and has the ability to provide IT security guidance to multiple technical teams. This individual will possess a thorough understanding of emerging technologies and our current business strategy and is able to offer and develop solutions. Maintains recognized expertise in hardware, software, and technology disciplines relevant to Ascend's IT security needs., * Functions as the Threat & Vulnerability Program Operations Lead and liaison to one or more managed services providers; this includes assisting in providing operational guidance to contract and less senior engineers

 * Ensures alerts and operational processes are actioned within required SLAs and in line with approved processes and procedures
 * Supports critical operational issues, urgent threat alerts and maintenance after hours as needed
 * Leads threat and vulnerability research for high risks and coordinates an effective response across multiple teams
 * Provides technology security expertise and recommendations on strategies and tools for key programs and issues
 * Works directly with Technology Engineers, third parties and various technology team members to convey and drive security initiatives
 * Assists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as required


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