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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer - **Company:** Franklin Custodian Funds, Inc. - **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Web Application Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Web Application Security, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Traffic Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Falcon Platform, Palo Alto Networks, 3-tier Architectures, CIS Benchmarks, Firewall Services Module, Api Management - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a9d57d37-5d38-4993-aeaa-586c89b0284d ## About the Role * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on information security, security engineering, infrastructure security, cloud security, or related technology experience. * Practical working experience with several of the following technologies or equivalent platforms: CrowdStrike, Tenable, AvePoint, BitSight, Palo Alto firewalls, AWS Security, Azure Security, Netskope, and Microsoft PKI. * Strong knowledge of endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, firewall and network security, cloud security, data loss prevention, secure web gateway/CASB/SASE, certificate services, and third-party cyber risk concepts. * Experience supporting enterprise security tools in production environments, including implementation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrades, and operational lifecycle management. * Strong understanding of Windows, Linux/UNIX, networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, authentication, identity and access management, and common enterprise infrastructure patterns. * Ability to analyze security events, system logs, vulnerability data, firewall traffic, endpoint telemetry, and cloud security findings to identify risk and drive remediation. * Experience developing or maintaining runbooks, procedures, standards, control documentation, dashboards, and operational metrics. * Working knowledge of security frameworks and best practices such as CIS Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and defense-in-depth principles. * Automation or scripting experience is preferred, including Python, PowerShell, API integrations, or infrastructure-as-code/security-as-code approaches. * Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across local and remote teams. * Relevant certifications are a plus, such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, Azure Security, GIAC, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable, or other security/vendor certifications. ## Description The Security Engineer is a hands-on member of the Security Engineering team responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and improving enterprise security capabilities across endpoint, network, cloud, data protection, vulnerability management, certificate services, and third-party cyber risk platforms. This role partners with Security Operations, Incident Response, Infrastructure, Cloud, and business teams to reduce risk, improve control effectiveness, and enable secure business outcomes. The ideal candidate is technically strong, operationally disciplined, and comfortable leading implementation work, troubleshooting production issues, and translating security requirements into reliable engineering solutions., * Engineer, administer, tune, and continuously improve enterprise security platforms including CrowdStrike, Tenable, AvePoint, BitSight, Palo Alto firewalls, AWS Security, Azure Security, Netskope, and Microsoft PKI. * Provide Tier 2 to Tier 3 technical ownership for security tools, including platform configuration, policy management, health monitoring, upgrades, integrations, troubleshooting, and operational support. * Design and implement security controls for endpoint protection, vulnerability management, cloud security, network segmentation, secure web access/CASB/SASE, email and collaboration security, data protection, certificate management, and third-party cyber risk monitoring. * Partner with SOC and Incident Response teams to investigate alerts, validate detections, analyze logs, support containment and remediation, and improve alert fidelity and operational playbooks. * Lead vulnerability management activities using Tenable and related processes, including scan coverage, prioritization, validation, exception handling, reporting, and remediation coordination with technology owners. * Support cloud security posture across AWS and Azure by reviewing configurations, enforcing security standards, assisting with identity and access controls, and enabling secure cloud adoption. * Manage network and perimeter security capabilities, including Palo Alto firewall policies, rule hygiene, traffic analysis, control validation, and change support. * Administer endpoint security capabilities in CrowdStrike, including policy tuning, sensor health, detection review, response actions, and collaboration with endpoint and server teams. * Support Netskope capabilities for secure access, cloud application visibility, DLP policy enforcement, web protection, and user activity investigation. * Support AvePoint and Microsoft 365 security operations related to collaboration security, data governance, backup/recovery, and policy enforcement. * Operate and improve Microsoft PKI services, including certificate lifecycle management, templates, issuance controls, renewal processes, and documentation. * Maintain operational runbooks, standards, architecture diagrams, procedures, metrics, and evidence required for audit, regulatory, and internal governance needs. * Evaluate emerging threats, security advisories, and vendor capabilities; recommend tactical and strategic improvements to strengthen the security control environment. * Participate in after-hours support, incident response, and change windows as required. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [JavaScript? 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