Senior Security Operations Engineer
Mountain America Credit Union, Sandy, UT, United States
Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying.
If you need assistance with filling out our application form or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify our Human Resources Team at 801-366-6947 option 1 or email macurecruiting@macu.com and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.
Job Summary
The Senior Security Operations Engineer is a highly experienced hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving core cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on technical depth, operational excellence, and consistent execution across vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident investigation, and security process maturity.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
This role is not a security architecture or platform-engineering role. It focuses on hands-on security operations, investigation, and operating established controls rather than designing or building them.
As a
Security Operations Engineer , you are a key contributor to the
day-to-day defense and reliability
of our cybersecurity program. This is a
hands-on security operations role
focused on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability execution, and consistent operation of established security controls.
You'll work within defined frameworks and procedures while collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy
operational security work, real-world investigations, and steadily improving how security is executed every day.
What You'll Do
To be successful in this role, you will:
Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts
across endpoint, network, cloud, and SaaS environments to support timely detection and response.
Participate in
on-call and escalation rotations
to ensure continuous operational security coverage.
Execute
day-to-day vulnerability management activities , including scanning, validation, risk analysis, and remediation tracking.
Help
tune detections and operational policies
to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase efficiency within existing security tooling.
Support the
operational implementation and monitoring
of data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and data protection controls.
Investigate and respond to
data protection alerts and events , escalating as appropriate.
Develop and maintain
security operations documentation , including runbooks, procedures, and standards that enable consistent execution.
Participate in
change management processes , reviewing proposed changes to security controls for operational impact and adherence to standards.
Collaborate with
Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response
by providing operational feedback on tooling effectiveness, detections, and control performance.
Support
audits, assessments, and regulatory activities
by producing operational evidence and providing technical input.
Stay current on
emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices , applying relevant insights to daily security operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.
Experience
3+ years of progressive experience
in cybersecurity operations or a closely related technical security role.
Hands-on experience supporting
vulnerability management programs .
Experience working with
endpoint security platforms
(AV, EDR, XDR).
Foundational knowledge of
data classification, DLP, and data protection concepts .
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and prioritize response actions.
Ability to produce
clear, accurate operational documentation
to support incidents, audits, and internal processes.
Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision
while collaborating effectively across teams.
Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and grow technical security skills.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in
Information Security, Computer Science , or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
Security+, CySA+, Security X, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CISSP , or equivalent certifications.
Role Expectations & Growth
This is an
individual contributor role
focused on operational execution and technical development.
Success in this role comes from
reliable execution, sound judgment, and continuous improvement , with opportunities to grow deeper expertise in investigations, detection tuning, and vulnerability operations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Environmental
There are no unusual environmental factors. Work is conducted in a typical office setting with moderate noise.
***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.***
#LI-FB1
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
If you need assistance with filling out our application form or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify our Human Resources Team at 801-366-6947 option 1 or email macurecruiting@macu.com and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.
Job Summary
The Senior Security Operations Engineer is a highly experienced hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving core cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on technical depth, operational excellence, and consistent execution across vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident investigation, and security process maturity.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
This role is not a security architecture or platform-engineering role. It focuses on hands-on security operations, investigation, and operating established controls rather than designing or building them.
As a
Security Operations Engineer , you are a key contributor to the
day-to-day defense and reliability
of our cybersecurity program. This is a
hands-on security operations role
focused on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability execution, and consistent operation of established security controls.
You'll work within defined frameworks and procedures while collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy
operational security work, real-world investigations, and steadily improving how security is executed every day.
What You'll Do
To be successful in this role, you will:
Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts
across endpoint, network, cloud, and SaaS environments to support timely detection and response.
Participate in
on-call and escalation rotations
to ensure continuous operational security coverage.
Execute
day-to-day vulnerability management activities , including scanning, validation, risk analysis, and remediation tracking.
Help
tune detections and operational policies
to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase efficiency within existing security tooling.
Support the
operational implementation and monitoring
of data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and data protection controls.
Investigate and respond to
data protection alerts and events , escalating as appropriate.
Develop and maintain
security operations documentation , including runbooks, procedures, and standards that enable consistent execution.
Participate in
change management processes , reviewing proposed changes to security controls for operational impact and adherence to standards.
Collaborate with
Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response
by providing operational feedback on tooling effectiveness, detections, and control performance.
Support
audits, assessments, and regulatory activities
by producing operational evidence and providing technical input.
Stay current on
emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices , applying relevant insights to daily security operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.
Experience
3+ years of progressive experience
in cybersecurity operations or a closely related technical security role.
Hands-on experience supporting
vulnerability management programs .
Experience working with
endpoint security platforms
(AV, EDR, XDR).
Foundational knowledge of
data classification, DLP, and data protection concepts .
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and prioritize response actions.
Ability to produce
clear, accurate operational documentation
to support incidents, audits, and internal processes.
Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision
while collaborating effectively across teams.
Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and grow technical security skills.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in
Information Security, Computer Science , or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
Security+, CySA+, Security X, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CISSP , or equivalent certifications.
Role Expectations & Growth
This is an
individual contributor role
focused on operational execution and technical development.
Success in this role comes from
reliable execution, sound judgment, and continuous improvement , with opportunities to grow deeper expertise in investigations, detection tuning, and vulnerability operations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Environmental
There are no unusual environmental factors. Work is conducted in a typical office setting with moderate noise.
***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.***
#LI-FB1
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.