Senior Security Operations Engineer

Post Date

Jul 29, 2026

Location

Grand Rapids,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

49504
US
Oct 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

GRR-bd0be776-3b6c-4318-85f2-4b37cd74f641

Pay Rate

$102k - $160k (estimate)

Job Description

The Security Operations Engineer is a pivotal role within the cybersecurity team, responsible for driving the implementation and management of robust security measures to protect the organization's digital assets. This role involves leading and overseeing cybersecurity initiatives and providing strategic guidance to enhance the overall security posture of the organization. The Security Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring a secure environment and minimizing potential risks through proactive security measures.

What You Will Do:

Security Strategy and Leadership:
Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of cybersecurity strategies, standards, and frameworks.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to provide expert guidance and recommendations.
Risk Assessment and Management:
Support risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
Assist with implementation of risk mitigation strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise in evaluating security controls and recommending enhancements to mitigate risks effectively.
Security Architecture and Engineering:
Design, implement, and maintain security solutions (SIEM, SOAR, NDR, EDR and related technologies).
Develop security standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and select security technologies and solutions.
Incident Response and Threat Intelligence:
Oversee and coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring swift and effective response to security incidents.
Leverage threat intelligence sources to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct detailed investigations of security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation measures.
Security Audits and Compliance:
Provide guidance and expertise in addressing audit findings and implementing necessary improvements.
Maintain a basic understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to information security.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Participation in an On-call rotation that includes nights, weekends and holidays.

**Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.**

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree required.
Three or more years of related experience required.
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards and their practical implementation.
Proficiency in security incident response, including forensic analysis, malware analysis, and threat intelligence.
Experience in designing and implementing secure network architectures, including cloud security and identity and access management.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
Must have good customer service and time management skills.
Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, and reference established precedents and policies.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.