Security Infrastructure Engineer
A global investment management firm overseeing multi-billion-dollar strategies is expanding its infrastructure team and seeking a Security Infrastructure Engineer to help modernize and secure its enterprise environment. This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, cloud operations, and cybersecurity, partnering closely with development and platform teams to strengthen reliability, scalability, and protection across the organization.Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)Compensation: Base up to $180k + bonus (total compensation up to $350k) Visa sponsorship is NOT AVAILABLEResponsibilties:Oversee the health, security, and performance of cloud and enterprise platforms across SaaS and IaaS environments (Tools such as CrowdStrike, SIEM, GCP, SharePoint, Varonis, OKTA, Nessus, Axonius, etc.)Administer and enhance endpoint protection, identity management, vulnerability management, and security monitoring systemsSupport and harden network security infrastructure, including firewalls and access control technologiesManage and optimize Linux/Unix-based systems in production environmentsContribute to infrastructure automation and modernization initiatives using containerization and infrastructure-as-code toolingEvaluate emerging technologies across systems, networking, and security to recommend improvementsMaintain highly available production environments with strong observability and alerting practicesParticipate in operational support, including periodic off-hours or weekend coverage when requiredProvide technical risk assessments and documentation for architectural improvements and system upgradesRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline5+ years of experience supporting complex, mixed-technology infrastructure environmentsStrong background in designing and supporting resilient, highly available systemsHands-on experience with cloud platforms and modern security frameworksProficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and toolingWorking knowledge of enterprise firewalls, switching, and routing technologiesExperience with infrastructure monitoring and logging solutionsDeep understanding of core services such as DNS, directory services, and authentication protocolsFamiliarity with virtualization platforms and container orchestration technologiesDemonstrated experience applying security best practices in infrastructure design