Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Security Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. Summary: We are seeking a results-driven IT Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing our organization's security posture. This role focuses on maintaining and optimizing our comprehensive security tools stack to ensure robust, up-to-date security across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in IT security best practices, application security, and managing cloud/on-premises infrastructure. You will lead high-impact security projects, foster collaboration, and empower the security team through knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities: * IT Security Engineer will maintain uptime and operational efficiency for the security tools stack (e.g., SIEM, EDR, NDR, VM, WAF, firewalls, email security, IAM) * Implement updates and configurations aligned with security leadership objectives within predefined SLAs * Triage and remediate vulnerabilities within policy-defined timelines * Reduce security incidents through proactive incident management and root cause analysis * Serve as the SME for AWS Security, implementing best practices tailored to cloud environments * As an IT Security Engineer, you will achieve measurable improvements in cloud security posture on a quarterly basis * Lead end-to-end security projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with leadership priorities and compliance mandates * Successfully deliver assigned security projects annually * Ensure accuracy and currency of security documentation, including policies, procedures, and architectural diagrams * Conduct quarterly reviews and provide actionable updates * Work cross-functionally to assess and mitigate risks, achieving a year-over-year reduction in identified risks * Deliver effective security guidance and training to internal teams