Principal Security Engineer - The Denzel Group

Job Title: Principal Security Engineer

Location: Trenton, NJ

HYBRID: On Site 3 days x week (Required)

No 3rd PARTIES Please

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Principal Security Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the design, implementation, and management of our enterprise security infrastructure. This hands-on role focuses on endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, and email/browsing protocols. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in network or security operations, with expertise in managing and optimizing security controls across various technologies. A hybrid work schedule is available based on experience and tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and monitor security solutions across networks, servers, endpoints, and storage.
• Manage endpoint security solutions, including deployment, configuration, and monitoring of alerts.
• Design and maintain security controls for cloud environments and ensure their operational effectiveness.
• Develop and document security standards, procedures, and incident response protocols.
• Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Oversee encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, IPsec, VPNs) and manage PKI environments.
• Collaborate with audit teams to provide evidence, address findings, and maintain compliance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for security technologies, including firewalls, proxy servers, endpoint protection, and email security solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in network security or security operations.
• Hands-on expertise in endpoint protection, firewalls, email security, browsing security, and cloud security controls.
• Strong foundation in networking, including experience with technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, or Checkpoint.
• Proficiency in managing solutions like Zscaler, Mimecast, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of encryption, VPNs, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to convey technical information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional to contribute to a dynamic environment, managing critical security operations while driving innovation in enterprise security.