Security Engineer II

Job DescriptionSecurity Engineer IIPosition SummaryThe Security Engineer II is a senior technical contributor responsible for leading security initiatives, complex investigations, and security improvement projects across cloud and enterprise environments. This role focuses on engineering, optimization, and escalation handling, while mentoring junior engineers and driving security maturity forward.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and execute security engineering projects, including design, deployment, and optimization of security controlsServe as an escalation point for complex security incidents and advanced threat investigationsEngineer and maintain security solutions across cloud environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft platformsDesign, develop, and optimize advanced detections and queries within SIEM and EDR platformsPerform proactive threat hunting and analysis across endpoint, identity, email, and network telemetryArchitect and improve integrations between security tools and cloud servicesOwn and improve security tooling, including:EDR platformsSIEM solutionsSecure Email Gateway technologiesWeb proxy and web filtering solutionsPrivileged Access / Privilege Management solutionsDrive improvements in incident response processes, automation, and response playbooksCollaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and identity teams on secure design and implementationMentor Security Engineer I staff and provide technical guidance and knowledge sharingContribute to security strategy, roadmap planning, and risk reduction initiativesRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in information security or security engineering rolesStrong experience securing cloud environments (Microsoft preferred)Advanced hands-on experience with EDR, SIEM, and threat detection engineeringStrong query and data analysis skills (KQL, SPL, SQL, or similar)Proven experience handling complex security incidents and escalationsSolid understanding of identity, networking, endpoint, and cloud security conceptsPreferred QualificationsDeep experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure security controlsExperience leading or delivering security projects from design through implementationFamiliarity with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, SOAR)Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100, CISSP) a plusDPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.