Senior Security Engineer

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Job Description Summary :

As a senior cybersecurity engineer focused on identity security and threat mitigation with Rocket Software, you are part of a global, fast-paced IT organization with a primary mission to provide world class service to software development labs and internal departments ensuring our employees have secure access and communication systems to perform at the highest level. The successful candidate will be a highly technical, hands-on, individual with primarily responsible for the security of identity and threat management across company IT systems. This role will also provide guidance, advice, data and reports on their activities, results and remediations to address technical cyber risk. Additional responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing, and resolving security incidents in a proactive way and supporting the security technologies that help to protect the company. As this is an opportunity to help build a world class security program in a dynamic work environment, the ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast changing and fluid environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Deploy, manage and maintain the enterprise security identity tools, including SSO, MFA, full lifecycle management capabilities, and integrations

Utilize a wide range of security capabilities including working with tools such as privilege access management, secrets vaults, email security solutions and EDR / XDR platforms

Create and deploy playbooks, workflows and automations for identity management, threat mitigation and incident response

In coordination with the CISO, support companywide security strategy and initiatives

Coordinate with external security partners, such as managed detection and response (MDR) providers on critical security workflows and playbooks

Function as a key technical member of the cyber response team supporting the investigation and remediation of cyber events and incidents, red team / blue team / purple team and enterprise tabletop exercises

Analyze, assess and test for cyber threats across enterprise networks

Protect Rocket customer and intellectual property (IP) data

Develop and present reports that detail approach, analysis techniques, results and recommended remediations

Required Qualifications :

7-10 years of experience securing corporate IT environments with a focus on secure identity architectures and technologies working at the senior technical level

Hands-on experience with tools such as Okta, EntraID, Active Directory, Delinea PAM and Auth0

Experience working with secure networking (firewalls, IDS), endpoint protection (EDR / XDR), vulnerability management, anti-ransomware, data loss prevention and SIEM solutions

Knowledge of secure practices and frameworks, such as CIS and NIST

Knowledge of cyber incident response, experience with tabletop exercise and red / blue / purple team engagements is highly desirable

Experience with scripting languages is a plus

Experience providing user guidance, documentation, and consultation

Excellent troubleshooting skills, self-motivated, results-driven and well organized.

Experience with high growth and dynamic work environments

Certifications from Okta and / or Microsoft are desirable

Commitment to Rocket Core values of empathy, humanity, trust and love.

Information Security :

Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity :

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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The base salary range for this role is $114,048.00 - $142,560.00 / year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What Rocket Software can offer you in USA :

Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

Life and disability coverage

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

Monthly student debt benefit program

Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M / F / Vet / Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call : 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.