Senior Security Engineer POST NUMBER: 449813

Phoenix, AZ, US Hybrid
June 20th, 2025
Consumer Services, Retail
Vaco
$ 60.00 - 65.00 hourly
contract-to-hire
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Vaco is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer with expertise in SaaS environments, to join our cybersecurity team, In this role you will be focused on securing enterprise SaaS environments and strengthening identity threat detection and response (ITDR) capabilities. This engineer will assist with drive tool integration, tuning, and operational remediation efforts to protect against identity-based threats and SaaS application risks. We are looking for those with a strong background in these areas to support and sometimes lead these security initiatives. This is an immediate role with our client so please reach out to the Vaco team today to learn more.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the rollout and configuration of Reco for SaaS security posture management and identity visibility.
  • Configure connectors to integrate SaaS and identity platforms with security tooling.
  • Conduct Shadow IT discovery to identify and address unauthorized SaaS usage.
  • Tune and optimize ITDR detections and alerts to reduce false positives and increase fidelity.
  • Execute SSPM remediation activities based on control gaps and posture findings.
  • Develop and implement ServiceNow playbooks for automated response workflows.
  • Perform role rightsizing to align permissions with least-privilege access models.
  • Create and maintain dashboards and runbooks to guide ongoing operations and escalations.
  • Integrate and tune CrowdStrike CSPM feeds, ensuring accurate threat telemetry and effective remediation. Preferred Skills & Experience:
    • 5 years of experience in SaaS security engineering, ITDR, or identity security roles.
    • Experience with end to end implementation experience of Reco (or equivalent SSPM/ITDR)
    • Okta/AAD – identity graph ingestion & role mapping
    • Experience integrating security tools with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow.
    • Playbook creation
    • Creation and maintenance of dashboards and runbooks
  • Strong understanding of SaaS platforms, identity providers (IdPs), and cloud risk models.
  • Familiarity with SSPM tools (e.g., Reco, AppOmni, Adaptive Shield).
  • Experience with ITDR platforms and concepts in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation.
  • Strong knowledge of CrowdStrike, including CSPM configuration and tuning.
    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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    Pay Transparency Notice

    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

    • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
    • licensure and certification requirements;
    • office location and other geographic considerations;
    • other business and organizational needs.

    With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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