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

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.

Experience

Preferred

5 year(s): Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

5 year(s): Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

5 year(s): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

5 year(s): Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Information Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

Behaviors

Preferred

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization