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About Zedcor Inc.

Zedcor Inc. (TSX-V:ZDC) is disrupting the traditional physical security industry through its proprietary MobileyeZ™ security towers by providing turnkey and customized mobile surveillance and live monitoring solutions to blue-chip customers across North America. The Company continues to expand its established platform of over 1,200 MobileyeZ™ towers in Canada and the United States, with emphasis on industry leading service levels, data-supported efficiency outcomes, and continued innovation. Zedcor services the Canadian market through equipment and service centers currently located in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. The Company continues to advance its U.S. expansion which now has the capacity to service markets throughout the Midwest with locations throughout Texas Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Florida.

For more information, check out www.zedcor.com.

Position Overview

Zedcor is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to deploy, operate, and mature security tooling across Azure, Azure Local, Windows, Linux, and AKS environments. This is not an entry-level role. The successful candidate will own hands-on deployment and daily operation of vulnerability management, threat detection, and data protection platforms while supporting SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Must have a valid CDL Class A license with at least 2 years of experience. 

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. 

• Working knowledge of DOT Hours of Service cycle and experience with ELD use. 

• Forklift, equipment, telehandler, and front-end loader experience is a strong plus. 

• Mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, or general technical ability is a big plus. 

• Must be comfortable working outdoors and performing hands-on work, not just driving. 

• Must be dependable, safety-minded, and able to follow company procedures. 

• Some travel may be required, usually no more than 2 nights at a time and working hours range from 40 to 70 hours per week. 

• Be able to lift 70 pounds and working in changing weather conditions.  

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Install, deploy, and operate Tenable Vulnerability Management, including scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Administer Microsoft Purview for data security, classification, DLP, and compliance.· Deploy and manage IDS/IPS capabilities, including Defender for IoT and Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Implement and support 802.1X network authentication.
• Secure workloads across Azure, Azure Local, AKS, Windows Server, and Linux.
• Document security architectures, configurations, standards, and runbooks.
  
• Follow ITIL change management and support incident response, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness for SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP.
• Engineer and maintain centralized logging, alerting, and security telemetry.
• Manage Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies and monitoring.
• Support, tune, and troubleshoot Microsoft Sentinel, including analytics rules, incidents, and log ingestion issues.
• Run and monitor Microsoft Defender EASM (External Attack Surface Management) and drive remediation of exposed assets.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on security engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating Tenable or a comparable vulnerability management platform.· Experience securing Azure, Azure Local, and AKS/container environments.
• Working knowledge of IDS/IPS, WAF, 802.1X, PKI, and centralized logging.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure.
  
• Experience with ITIL change management and regulated environments (SOC 2, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, or similar).
• Strong Windows Server and Linux security hardening experience.
• Strong Microsoft security stack experience: Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for IoT, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender EASM, and Purview.
• Local Houston-area candidate able to work in office 5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, Tenable, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting a SOC and incident response operations.

Why Join Zedcor?

At Zedcor, you won’t just maintain systems, you’ll help build and shape the future of security technology. We provide the tools, mentorship, and the environment to help you thrive and grow in your career. If you’re looking to take your skills to the next level, Zedcor offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

Zedcor Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Zedcor to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is the Law – Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.