[Remote] Sr. IT Security Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Great West Casualty Company is a premier insurance provider for trucking companies in America. They are seeking an experienced Senior IT Security Engineer to protect enterprise systems and data, design security controls, and enhance the organization's security posture.ResponsibilitiesLead root cause analysis and security investigations across endpoints, servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud environmentsDesign, implement, and continuously improve security controls to protect data, reduce risk, and align with cybersecurity best practices and frameworksOwn and enhance monitoring, detection, and incident response processes—triaging alerts, coordinating containment/eradication, and driving lessons learnedEngineer and operationalize security toolingDrive vulnerability management activities including identification, prioritization, remediation coordination, and verificationLead or significantly contribute to vendor risk management activities, security assessments, and third-party control validationSkillsBachelor's degree or Masters in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field7+ years of progressive experience in IT security engineering, security operations, or a closely related roleStrong knowledge of security principles, common frameworks and practical risk reduction techniquesHands-on experience with modern security tools and technologies, vulnerability management and network security controlsSupport compliance initiatives and security standardsSecurity certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Azure/AWS security certifications are a plusBenefitsGenerous paid time off and paid company holiday scheduleComprehensive benefits from day oneMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, Company Match 401(k), HSA, FSAPaternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility and Family Planning Assistance, Pet Insurance, Retail Discount ProgramsCommunity volunteer opportunitiesSupport of healthy lifestyles through a wellness program including gym subsidiesScholarships for dependents of Great West employeesTuition reimbursement for current employeesCompany paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional developmentThis position qualifies for relocation assistanceCompany OverviewThis page is no longer active. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in South Sioux City, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://ssl.gwccnet.com.