Senior Security Engineer — Platform Security
Senior
Azure
Cloud
Cloud Operations
Cloud Platform
Cloud Platforms
Cloud Security Posture Management
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Security
Endpoint Security
Engineer
Facilities Management
Incident Response
Information Security
Microsoft 365
Risk Management
Security
Security Automation
Security Compliance
Security Operations
Security Standards
Security Testing
Splunk Siem
Job Description
Own platform security across cloud and infrastructure, improving security by design and leading incident response for Gallup.
Responsibilities
- Advise infrastructure and engineering teams on secure design for cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, and endpoint environments
- Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across Gallup cloud and infrastructure environments
- Perform cloud security posture management (CSPM) reviews and conduct infrastructure vulnerability assessments across network, system, and cloud environments
- Administer, optimize, and tune Splunk SIEM and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms to enhance visibility, detection, and response
- Embed security controls, metrics, and best practices early in infrastructure initiatives using a shift-left approach
- Lead and coordinate platform security incident response, providing calm and decisive technical leadership during high-impact events
- Develop scripts and automation to improve security operations, monitoring, and operational efficiency
- Continuously assess emerging threats and evolving attack techniques, including AI-enabled threats, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen security posture
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or a related field required
- 5+ years of full-time professional experience securing enterprise cloud and infrastructure environments required
- Deep experience securing one or more cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, or Oracle Cloud required
- Hands-on experience administering and tuning Splunk SIEM and EDR platforms required
- Experience performing CSPM reviews and infrastructure vulnerability assessments required
- Experience leading or playing a significant role in security incident response required
- Strong scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a comparable language required
- On-site work at Gallup’s Omaha office at least 3 days per week required
Preferred
- OSCP, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or similar security certifications preferred
- Experience using AI tools to improve security operations or familiarity with emerging AI-enabled threats preferred
Technologies
- Splunk SIEM
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- CSPM
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Azure
- AWS
- Microsoft 365
- Oracle Cloud
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance options
- Fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
- Employee stock ownership program
- Family-building benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Various reimbursements and activities that enhance associates’ wellbeing
What Makes You Stand Out
- Platform security expertise across enterprise cloud and infrastructure, across modern and traditional environments
- Adaptive problem solving across technologies with practical, scalable delivery
- Calm incident leadership with clear communication and sound technical decisions
- Trusted technical partnership by translating security concepts into actionable guidance for engineering stakeholders
- Ownership through proactive improvement and consistent, high-quality outcomes
- Self-starter mindset with strong independence and effective judgment on when to involve others
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