Sr. Information Security Engineer Position Available In Erie, New York

Sr. Information Security Engineer (OOJ – 36872) 110000-125000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recuitment Network update Last updated: Jun/10/2025
Job Description •Candidates local to Buffalo, NY work in the office 2 days/week. Open to Remote work arrangement for non-local candidates.

Lead incident response efforts when security events occur This is your chance to transition from monitoring alerts to architecting solutions. You’ll be the technical cornerstone of our security initiatives, with 80-90% of your time focused on proactive security measures rather than firefighting. While you’ll handle the occasional incident (typically one documented case per week), your primary mission is building automated defenses and establishing robust security infrastructure that scales with our client’s growth as they continue to migrate to Azure. Security Architecture & Implementation The Sr.

Information Security Engineer will:

Design and deploy comprehensive security solutions across Microsoft-centric cloud environment
Leverage Microsoft Sentinel SIEM capabilities to enhance threat detection and response
Strengthen firewall configurations and application vulnerability management programs Microsoft Security Ecosystem Mastery Optimize Microsoft Defender suite deployment (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps)
Enhance Microsoft Purview DLP configurations to prevent data exfiltration and ensure compliance
Automate security workflows using PowerShell and Microsoft security APIs
Manage Exchange Online security in the M365 environment Incident Response & Threat Management Develop and refine incident documentation and response procedures
Address common security challenges including compromised email accounts and user security awareness gaps
Create automated responses to routine security issues Compliance & Risk Management Support initiatives toward SOX compliance readiness
Ensure HIPAA compliance for sensitive data handling
Collaborate with business teams to implement proper data protection protocols
Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability management

Qualifications:

Essential Experience:

5+ years in hands-on information security engineering, ideally from SOC or Security MSP environments
Strong incident response experience with documented case management
Expertise with Microsoft 365 security stack and cloud security principles
Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
Experience with SIEM platforms and security automation

Technical Proficiencies:

Microsoft Defender ecosystem (all modules)
Microsoft Purview DLP implementation and management
Azure AD, Conditional Access, and identity management
Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid environments
Security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

Are you ready to step out of the reactive world of SOC operations and MSP services into a role where you can play a key role in the continued buildout of a security program? We’re seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to serve as the primary technical security resource for our client’s evolving technology group, working in partnership with the Senior Information Security Administrator to create a comprehensive security framework.

Ownership:

Be THE security expert, not just another analyst

Growth:

Build programs rather than maintain existing ones

Support:

Management recognizes security as a top priority with budget backing

Collaboration:

Work directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Impact:

See your security implementations directly protect the organization

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Pay Rate:

110000-125000

Currency Type:

US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided:
No

Location:

Buffalo, NY, New York, USA

Remote Status:

Fully Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Salary:

110000-125000 / US Dollars

Occupational Categories:

Information Technology/ Computing/ Cyber/ Software
Industry(ies):
Legal