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Senior Information Security Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$101K - $137K/yr

... Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our core cybersecurity ... Act as the primary technical escalation point for IT operations and mentor junior administrators on ...

1 Legacy Health Care

MI · On-site

With unsurpassed engineering using an open architecture approach, our client solves our customers ... S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to ...

1 Legacy Health Care

MI · On-site

With unsurpassed engineering using an open architecture approach, our client solves our customers ... S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to ...

Deloitte

Cyber - Google SecOps - Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

... security tools, and Google SecOps to support automated data ingestion, alert enrichment, response actions, and case management workflows * Leading and mentoring junior team members in SOC engineering ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior security engineer in Michigan is $62,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,300.00 and $69,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior Security Engineer assists in protecting an organization's systems and data from security threats. They help monitor networks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures under the guidance of senior engineers. Their tasks may include security assessments, incident response, and maintaining security tools. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and familiarity with common security frameworks are essential. This role provides hands-on experience and a pathway to more senior cybersecurity positions.

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Information Technology Security Engineer Senior

Grand Blanc, MI • On-site

McLaren Health Care Corp
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

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$90K - $123K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the management of IT Security systems in a large enterprise, and designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect our organization's computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This position will be responsible for identifying threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software, then applying their skills to developing and implementing high-tech solutions to defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats and all types of cybercrime.  This senior position will also serve as a subject matter expert to help mentor more junior members of the team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

  1. Engineer security solutions without oversight while collaborating with multiple internal departments and vendors
  2. Mentor more junior technical members of the organization, best practices and standards
  3. Analyze security systems and seek continuous improvements
  4. Plan, implement, manage, monitors, troubleshoots and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks
  5. Responding to all system and/or network security breaches.  Performs cyber security incident triage, reviewing logs, and performing remediation activities
  6. Enabling the appropriate security controls to protect the organization's data and infrastructure
  7. Research vulnerabilities, perform vulnerability scanning and alleviate threats
  8. Develop new processes while cross-training coworkers and assisting employees on security-related matters

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 7 years' experience in Information Technology with 5 years in a security focused role
  • 3 years in Security Engineering in multiple disciplines
  • Ability to travel to other McLaren subsidiaries as needed
  • Experience in large enterprise cybersecurity environments

  Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • 10 years' experience in Information Technology with 7+ years in a security focused role
  • 5 years in Security Engineering in multiple discipline
Additional Information
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Requisition ID: 26003309
  • Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 80
  • On Call: Yes
  • Weekends: No

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