Information Security Engineer

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) supports a mission-focused, collaborative team environment, with a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits for teammates and their families. As an Information Security Engineer, you will help strengthen security across identity, applications, cloud services, and information assets through hands-on design, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security strategies, security platforms, and the organization’s overall security architecture.
• Design, implement, administer, and continuously improve enterprise security technologies and controls.
• Serve as a security subject matter expert for the organization and third-party vendors.
• Design and administer identity and access management controls, including authentication, authorization, access governance, and privileged access management processes.
• Support security architecture reviews and risk assessments for cloud platforms, SaaS solutions, and third-party technologies.
• Partner with application owners and technology teams to incorporate security requirements into software acquisition, development, and implementation processes.
• Configure and monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Perform vulnerability scans, risk analyses, and security assessments, and lead remediation efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation platforms, and help develop appropriate security controls and governance practices.
• Support information protection initiatives, including data classification and data retention, as well as security governance efforts.
• Define, measure, and report on security metrics and performance indicators.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security analysts and other IT teammates.
• Conduct ongoing research to stay current on emerging threats, trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Participate in incident response and threat investigations, supporting remediation activities alongside security operations personnel to improve detection and response capabilities.
• Evaluate new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities and operational effectiveness.
• Design and maintain controls supporting data protection, information governance, encryption, and secure data-handling practices.
• Analyze existing security controls and recommend improvements to strengthen WWP’s security posture.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology solutions.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, and training materials.
• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of experience working in information security.
• Three years of experience designing, implementing, or administering enterprise security technologies and controls.
• Experience with identity and access management, security architecture, data protection, cloud security, application security, or related security disciplines.
• Experience performing security assessments, risk analyses, vulnerability management, and security control implementation.
• Experience partnering with technical and business stakeholders to implement security improvements and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (or equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree).

Technologies

• SIEM
• Authentication, authorization, and privileged access management
• Encryption
• Artificial intelligence and automation platforms
• Cloud platforms and software-as-a-service (SaaS)
• Security information and event management (SIEM) platforms

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• Fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of identity management, access controls, permissions, privileges, encryption, web security, intrusion prevention, and data loss prevention technologies.
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles, cloud security concepts and architectures, application security practices, and security governance, risk management, and compliance concepts.
• Understanding of data protection and data lifecycle management concepts.
• Ability to evaluate the security implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with teammates, business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to address security-related issues.
• Skill in developing clear technical documentation and security training materials.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve complex security issues.
• Strong configuration, implementation, and solution-design skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences and technical levels.
• Ability to influence others and build consensus without direct authority.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven approach aligned with core values.

Preferences

• Experience supporting cloud-first environments.
• Experience supporting Microsoft-based security ecosystems or comparable enterprise security platforms.
• Experience with identity governance, data protection, security operations, or security monitoring technologies.
• Experience supporting security governance or compliance initiatives.

Certifications & Licensure (Preferences)

• Information Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-500).

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• General office environment; temperature controlled
• Sitting for extended periods
• Up to 25% travel

Location: Jacksonville, FL (hybrid)

Minimum Experience: 5 years