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# Senior Security Engineer

- **Company:** AAA Washington
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,528.0 - $191,454.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, CIS Benchmarks, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=826b9ac3b10cc8e9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, security engineering, infrastructure security, or a related technical discipline.
 * Demonstrated experience implementing and operating enterprise security technologies.
 * Strong understanding of network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and infrastructure security principles.
 * Experience with security monitoring, incident investigation, and vulnerability management.
 * Experience working with security tools such as EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, firewalls, WAF, DLP, IAM, or related technologies.
 * Experience developing security configurations, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex technical security issues.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and business teams., * Experience with Microsoft security technologies and the Microsoft security ecosystem.
 * Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft Purview.
 * Experience with cloud security, particularly Microsoft Azure.
 * Experience with vulnerability management platforms and security scanning.
 * Experience with identity and privileged access management.
 * Experience implementing security controls aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks.
 * Experience supporting PCI DSS, SOX, SOC 2, or other compliance requirements.
 * Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Security certifications in the following areas, or equivalent experience:

 * CISSP
 * Security+
 * CySA+
 * GIAC
 * CCSP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

 * Technical Security
 * Security Engineering
 * Network Security
 * Endpoint Security
 * Cloud Security
 * Identity & Access Management
 * Vulnerability Management
 * Security Monitoring
 * Incident Response
 * Data Protection, * The physical environment is typical of a standard office space. It requires the employee to work inside for the duration of work. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, sitting for more than 50% of the time. This position will require occasionally moving about inside the office to access equipment, cabinets, etc. May work around office equipment which could be noisy, such as copiers and fax machines.

## Description

The Senior Security Engineer will work closely with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Applications, Data, Service Desk, and Information Security & Compliance teams to implement security controls, investigate security events, remediate vulnerabilities, and improve AAA Washington's overall security posture., * Security Engineering & Architecture

 * Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises, cloud, endpoint, network, application, and identity environments.
 * Evaluate security architectures and provide recommendations to improve AAA Washington's security posture.
 * Partner with IT and engineering teams to incorporate security into infrastructure, application, and technology projects.
 * Develop and maintain secure configuration standards and technical security baselines.
 * Participate in security architecture and technology reviews for new systems, applications, vendors, and services.
 * Identify opportunities to automate security controls, monitoring, and response activities.
 * Security Monitoring & Incident Response
 * Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security events and incidents.
 * Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
 * Analyze security logs and telemetry from SIEM, EDR, identity, network, cloud, and other security platforms.
 * Develop and improve detection rules, alerting, and security monitoring capabilities.
 * Conduct root-cause analysis following significant security events.
 * Participate in incident response exercises and continuously improve response procedures.
 * Escalate significant security events in accordance with AAA Washington's incident response procedures.
 * Collaboration & Communication
 * Serve as a technical security advisor to IT and business stakeholders.
 * Explain technical security risks and recommendations in language appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior security engineers and analysts.
 * Promote a culture of security ownership throughout AAA Washington.
 * Participate in security awareness and education activities when appropriate.
 * Other duties as assigned, * Hybrid work from home and office required