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About the Role

The Senior Security Engineer will contribute to P&L objectives by providing accountability for Technology & Operations deliverables. This role offers technical security leadership on multiple programs and security operations, ensuring IT security best practices and compliance with industry and regulatory standards. The candidate will provide information security expertise and guidance to technical teams, understanding emerging technologies and business strategy to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Information Security Manager, Technology Engineers, IT Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security operations and controls with business objectives.
Functions as the Ascend Learning Internal SOC Lead and liaison between the organization and one or more managed security service providers (MSSPs).
Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring alerts, detections, and incident tickets are triaged and resolved within defined SLAs and in accordance with approved processes and procedures.
Act as a senior incident responder, participating in the Information Security on‑call rotation and responding to after‑hours security incidents and threat alerts.
Lead and coordinate security incident response efforts, facilitating incident calls and driving effective collaboration across technology, infrastructure, and third‑party teams.
Provides technology security expertise and recommendations on strategies and tools for key programs and issues.
Works directly with internal technology teams and external partners to communicate, prioritize, and execute security initiatives.
Continuously improve SOC effectiveness by refining processes, enhancing detections, automating manual tasks, and identifying operational efficiencies.
Assists with the implementation, configuration and operations of various security tools as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, and/or infrastructure engineering.
Incident Handler–focused certification (e.g., GCIH or equivalent) required.
5+ years of experience providing security incident support, managing or supporting SOC operations or managed SOC relationships, and improving detection and response capabilities.
3+ years of hands‑on experience working with threat intelligence, including analysis and operational integration.
3+ years of operational experience in network security.
3+ years of experience administering SIEM, EDR/XDR, or SOAR (Splunk, Google SecOps, Cortex XSOAR, TORQ, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, etc.).
Demonstrated success developing, operating, leading and implementing security solutions and functions.
Experience leading one or more security operations domains (e.g., incident response, detection engineering, threat intelligence, network security).
Experience streamlining processes, automating manual tasks and using technical and non-technical solutions to solve complex problems.
Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving security environment.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure while managing time‑sensitive incidents and competing priorities.
Strong leadership presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable leading incident response efforts and cross‑team coordination.
Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and implement practical solutions.
Willingness and ability to flex between strategic leadership and hands‑on technical execution as needed.

Skills

cybersecurity
network security
infrastructure engineering
threat intelligence
SIEM administration
EDR/XDR administration
SOAR administration
Splunk
Google SecOps
Cortex XSOAR
TORQ
CrowdStrike Falcon
SentinelOne
incident response
detection engineering
security solutions implementation

Location

Remote (United States)

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
6+ years of professional experience
5+ years of experience
3+ years of experience

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

$104,400.00-$149,270.00

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and parental leave
Employee assistance program
Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
Charitable matching program

About the Company

Ascend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company connecting a portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions.
Ascend Learning products are used by professionals across various industries including healthcare, fitness, finance, and skilled trades.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers across the U.S.
Recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces and America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.
Ascend Learning fosters a people-first culture focused on purpose-driven work, action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.
The company seeks to cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic, embracing differences and diverse perspectives to drive strength, innovation, and success.

Equal Opportunity

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled).
No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted.
Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.