Job Description

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.


With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.


It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.


With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.


To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

Role:

Senior Security Engineer, Architecture and Engineering

Role Overview

The Senior Security Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of security engineering tools balancing security, user experience, and operational efficiency. This is a hands-on technical role, working closely with security architecture, security engineering, infrastructure teams, and business application owners to drive modern security tools and tactical operational strategies at Strada.

Key Responsibilities

Build-It


Design and implement scalable solutions for a variety of market-leading security tools and operating environments. Define tool access control models, including role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and just-in-time (JIT) access as necessary. Lead security tool integration efforts across SaaS applications and custom-built platforms to operationally utilize security findings and drive remediations.
Test-It


Define testing plans and strategies to ensure security tooling solutions meet expected outcomes. Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to ensure testing procedures cover known use cases and satisfactorily resolve business requirements. Develop custom testing automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Script, or API-based solutions) to enhance security tool testing workflows.
Deploy-It


Follow change management procedures consistent with Strada policies and procedures. Ensure design and testing gates are met and deployment tactics meet operational effectiveness requirements. Support security audits and risk assessments, addressing access anomalies and reducing attack surfaces. Where applicable, enhance threat detection and response capabilities in collaboration with SOC and SIEM teams with deployed tools.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of hands-on experience, with at least 5 years in an engineering role. Expertise Microsoft security tools including Microsoft Defender and Azure Sentinel. Industry security tool experience is also highly valued. i.e. Mail Server security, CSPM (Wiz), Zscaler, etc. Strong understanding of zero-trust architecture, access management, authentication, cloud SaaS security, and commercial tools. Collaborate with IT, HR, DevOps, and Security Teams to align technical engineering solutions with business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems or similar curriculum. Master's degree preferred. Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, OCSP. Experience with Azure AD, Defender for Workstations and Servers, Azure Sentinel SIEM, Wiz, Linux Systems, Access Control Management, Change Management practices, Defect Management remediation practices. Familiarity with DevOps and cloud security 'best practice' in AWS and Azure environments.

Required Education

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Computer


Science/Information Technology, Science & Technology or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.


By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.


At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.


Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note

, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.


We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.


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