IT Applications - Security Engineer

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES OVERVIEW The IT Security Engineer is responsible for designing and effectively implementing enterprise security strategies, architectures, and solutions that guide IT security direction. They are accountable for the security architecture across a variety of applications or domains and assigned to project/initiatives of large size, complexity, and risk. The IT Security Engineer develops actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards and guidelines to ensure enterprise information technology architecture is consistent, usable, secure and adds value to the business. Interacts with vendors, IT and business area contacts to facilitate flexible, scalable and cost-effective security solutions. People Relationships and Leadership: Reports to IT Security Manager Collaborates with Business Managers/Users, IT leadership, colleagues and peers ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSResponsible for design and implementation of security strategy, architecture, and platforms. Responsible for enterprise due-diligence activities including security monitoring and security metrics to evaluate effectiveness of the enterprise security program and established controls. Accountable for adhering to enterprise architecture standards, ensuring security technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization and contributing to enterprise architecture strategy-setting. Responsible for developing and maintaining minimum security standards for Cadre entities outside of the Safariland domain. Responsible for ensuring necessary security controls are part of technical designs. Participates in security governance processes. Participates in IT security efforts across all business areas. Troubleshoots, recommends and executes action plans for issue resolution. Serves as security architecture subject matter expert to business areas, project teams and vendors to apply and execute appropriate use of technology solutions and lead efforts to examine technology vision, opportunities and challenges. Builds consensus around principles of security architecture and interprets and clarifies these principles. Participates in the evaluation, selection and implementation of technology solutions including providing detailed analysis of pros and cons and build vs buy options. Provides technical guidance and supervision to less experienced Security Analysts as the team expands. Participates in project teams contributing input about security standards and the impact on existing technology. Investigates and reports on security threats and incidents. Conducts post-event reviews of security incidents. Maintains operational, architectural and design documentation including procedures, task lists, and architecture blueprints. Evaluates strengths and flaws in Security Architecture designs including performance, confidentiality, integrity, availability, access and total cost of ownership. Facilitates project handoffs including preparing documentation, educating and supporting to ensure smooth transitions. Optimizes cloud resources, while focused on performance and cost Works with IT team members and necessary providers to implement projects ensuring security and compliance are aligned with industry's best practices, across the cloud and on-premises environments Support team resources to meet departmental and company objectives and goals. Actively participates in weekly change management meetings. Stay abreast of all changes. Fosters an environment of accountability and adherence to process. Supports strategic vision across the IT Department. Keeps abreast of developments and trends in the information technology space. Solution focused, with a strong emphasis on process and continuous improvements. Learn new systems, methods, and/or processes, as needed. Performs other duties assigned by the IT Leadership Team. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Highly developed proficiency in creating architectural designs for gradually complex designs Highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building, presentation and facilitation Demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance Experience and understanding of a variety of operating systems Highly adept at innovating and thinking beyond established standards and processes Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying current and emerging technology security solutions and trends including security and regulatory industry requirements Demonstrated effective decision-making skills related to implementing security architecture and design Knowledge of Information Security procedures and controls. Knowledge of common information management systems Knowledge of Project Management Methodologies In-depth knowledge of development practices of security technologies Demonstrated leadership skills through project or technical leadership experience Demonstrated ability to understand overall IT strategy and apply/implement IT strategy in assigned projects/initiatives In-depth business process knowledge of several key business functional areas Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences Deep understanding of Single Sign on and 2FA Implementations with various Identity Providers Process Improvement Passion and Experience Information Security certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM) or actively working on a certification Experience with Network Security principles, such as firewalls, perimeter defenses, load balancers, proxy servers SKILLS 10+ Years Information Technology Experience. 5-8 Years Networks, Security, Application and/or System Architecture Experience Good interpersonal, time management and communication skills Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) Experience with security tools (Sentinel One, Rapid 7) Familiarity with Manage Engine Service Desk Plus and End Point Central Familiarity with NIST, CIS, Cyber Essentials and ISO frameworks and audits Why work at Safariland? At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families. Eligible employees are offered: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Employer paid life insurance and AD&D Employer paid disability Wellness program Adoption assistance Tuition assistance Employee assistance program Work life balance Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies) The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455. All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Created: 2026-03-10