Infrastructure & Security Engineer - Full Time

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY ARCHITECTURE * Design and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure architecture. * Define standards for network, systems, and endpoint configurations. * Lead the design and implementation of cloud and on-prem environments.

* Ensure infrastructure aligns with security and compliance requirements. SECURITY ENGINEERING & STRATEGY * Develop and maintain security architecture and strategy. * Implement and manage endpoint protection, identity security, and access controls.

* Define and enforce conditional access and MFA strategies. * Continuously assess and improve security posture. INCIDENT RESPONSE & SECURITY OPERATIONS * Lead response efforts for security incidents and major technical events.

* Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. * Coordinate containment, remediation, and recovery activities. * Provide technical escalation support for complex issues.

DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE * Design and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies. * Ensure systems meet recovery time and recovery point objectives. * Conduct testing and validation of recovery processes.

* Improve system resilience and availability. MSP TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT * Serve as technical authority over managed service provider. * Define expectations for infrastructure performance and security.

* Review and validate MSP work, configurations, and changes. * Escalate and resolve vendor-related technical issues. * Ensure MSP activities align with internal standards and policies.

CHANGE & TECHNICAL GOVERNANCE * Provide technical approval for infrastructure and security changes. * Ensure changes align with architecture and security standards. * Collaborate with Governance & Risk on control implementation.

* Support controlled and auditable change processes. COLLABORATION & ADVISORY * Partner with the IT Director on technology strategy and roadmap. * Advise leadership on infrastructure and security risks.

* Support Service Operations with Tier 3 escalation guidance. * Collaborate with Governance on policy implementation.

ACCOUNTABILITY * Security posture of the organization * Integrity and scalability of infrastructure architecture * Effective incident response and resolution * Reliability of backup and disaster recovery systems * Technical performance of managed service providers * Enforcement of infrastructure and security standards REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and/or cybersecurity * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science * Strong experience with network architecture and security (firewalls, segmentation) * Experience with identity platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID) * Experience with endpoint security and management tools * Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions * Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in hybrid cloud environments (Azure preferred) * Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP, or Microsoft security certifications * Experience working with managed service providers * Experience in regulated environments KEY COMPETENCIES * Strong technical architecture and design skills * Analytical and problem-solving ability * Ownership and accountability mindset * Ability to lead technical decisions * Clear communication of complex technical concepts * Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision ALIGNMENT TO IT DEPARTMENT IDENTITY This role supports Accountability, Discipline, Security & Stewardship, Service Excellence, and Continuous Improvement within the IT department.

This position is full-time in person, onsite in Florence AL.