Senior Information Engineer

Fulcrum Global Technologies · Schaumburg

Position Summary

The Fulcrum GT Senior Information Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and management of controls that support enterprise-level security frameworks and compliance. This role will be responsible for ensuring that Fulcrum GT maintains a robust security posture across multiple standards including SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, CSA STAR Level 2, and CyberEssentials+. The Fulcrum GT Senior Information Engineer Manager will possess deep technical expertise in implementing and managing security controls across enterprise infrastructure, identity systems, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security controls that support compliance with SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, CSA STAR Level 2, and CyberEssentials+ standards.
Oversee the enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) program, including role-based access controls, privileged access management, and access governance processes.
Manage secure authentication systems including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO).
Implement and maintain malware protection solutions across endpoints, servers, and cloud workloads, including next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
Design and enforce data loss prevention (DLP) strategies and technologies to protect sensitive information across email, endpoints, network, and cloud environments.
Establish and maintain IT asset configuration management processes, including configuration baselines, change control, and automated compliance monitoring.
Lead the technical vulnerability management program, including vulnerability scanning, assessment, prioritization, remediation tracking, and exception management.
Collaborate with VP, Director of Infrastructure, and CISO to architect and implement cloud security controls across GCP and Azure.
Oversee physical security monitoring systems, including access control systems and integration with logical security controls.
Collaborate with VP and CISO on security assessments, gap analyses, and remediation efforts.
Collaborate with external auditors during security assessments, audits, and certification processes.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.

Core Technical Expertise

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Extensive experience with enterprise IAM platforms.
Implementation of RBAC, ABAC, and least-privilege access models.
Privileged access management (PAM) and secrets management solutions.
Identity lifecycle management and automated provisioning/de-provisioning.

Secure Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation and enforcement.
Single sign-on (SSO) integration and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC).
Certificate-based authentication and PKI management.

Malware Protection

Enterprise antivirus and anti-malware deployment and management.
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) platforms.
Threat intelligence integration and automated response capabilities.
Malware analysis and incident response procedures.

Data Loss Prevention

Enterprise DLP solution implementation.
Data classification and labeling strategies.
Content inspection and policy enforcement across network, endpoint, and cloud.
Encryption and tokenization technologies for data protection.

IT Asset Configuration Management

Configuration management tools.
Security baseline development and enforcement.
Automated compliance scanning and drift detection.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security and configuration validation.

Technical Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability assessment tools.
Vulnerability prioritization.
Patch management processes and automation.
Penetration testing coordination and vulnerability validation.

Physical Security Monitoring

Physical access control systems (PACS) and badge management.
Integration of physical and logical security controls.

Compliance and Standards Expertise

SOC 2 Type II: Understanding of Trust Service Criteria and evidence requirements for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
ISO/IEC 27001: Experience in supporting an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Annex A controls.
ISO/IEC 42001: Knowledge of AI Management System requirements and controls for artificial intelligence governance.
CSA STAR Level 2: Familiarity with Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and Cloud Security Alliance attestation requirements.
CyberEssentials+: Understanding of UK government cyber security certification requirements including boundary firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in IT or information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Hands-on technical experience implementing and managing security controls in enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of security frameworks including NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI/ML security, zero-trust architecture, and DevSecOps.
Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform).

Key Competencies

Ability to align security initiatives with business objectives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Continuous learning mindset to stay current with evolving threats and technologies.
Collaborative approach with ability to work across technical and business teams.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k
Flexible schedule
Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off

Job Type

Full-time

Language

English (Required)

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