IT Security Engineer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for an IT Security Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: IT Security Engineer

Job Type: Fulltime

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Work Schedule: Onsite

Description:

We are seeking an IT Security Engineer to help design, implement, configure, and maintain security solutions across its enterprise IT environment. This hands-on role focuses on protecting networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, and connected manufacturing systems; managing vulnerabilities; supporting incident response; and strengthening the organization's overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain security controls across enterprise networks, servers, endpoints, cloud environments, and connected systems
• Manage and improve security technologies, including endpoint protection, firewalls, access controls, and network security solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, review findings, prioritize risks, and coordinate remediation with infrastructure and application teams.
• Use vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus or comparable platforms to identify and track security weaknesses.
• Investigate security events and support incident response, containment, remediation, and follow-up activities.
• Support system hardening, patch management, secure configurations, and ongoing security improvements.
• Help maintain identity and access controls, including multi-factor authentication and privileged access management.
• Troubleshoot security and infrastructure issues using sound networking and systems fundamentals.
• Work with IT, engineering, and operational teams to address security requirements across business and manufacturing environments.
• Support security assessments, audit preparation, compliance activities, and documentation, including initiatives aligned with ISO 27001.
• Evaluate emerging threats and recommend practical measures to reduce risk.

Qualifications:

• Approximately 3+ years of hands-on experience in IT security, infrastructure security, network security, or a closely related technical role
• Practical understanding of networking, operating systems, servers, endpoints, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Experience implementing, configuring, or supporting security controls and technologies.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management processes, including scanning, validating findings, prioritizing risks, and remediation.
• Familiarity with tools such as Tenable Nessus, Trend Micro, Qualys, Rapid7, or comparable security products.
• Understanding of incident investigation, security monitoring, patching, system hardening, and access management.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and explain the steps taken to resolve them.
• Strong communication, independent problem-solving, sound judgement, integrity, and a willingness to learn.

Preferred:

• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, operational technology (OT), factory networks, or connected devices is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with Trend Micro or Tenable Nessus is beneficial; experience with comparable endpoint protection or vulnerability management tools is also relevant.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, or other information security frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are beneficial.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume.