IT Security and Compliance Engineer

Aquinas Consulting is currently looking to fill an IT Security and Compliance Engineer job for our direct client in East Hartford, CT. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage security controls across cloud and on-prem environments while guiding clients through compliance requirements. You will support audits, assess gaps, and respond to incidents — ensuring clients maintain strong security postures.

IT Security and Compliance Engineer Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security architectures across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid client environments
• Manage and optimize security tools including EDR, MDR, MFA, SIEM, firewalls, and VPNs
• Collaborate with NOC/SOC partners to monitor threats and respond to incidents
• Conduct gap assessments and advise on remediation plans for compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and PCI
• Support client audits by coordinating evidence collection and documentation
• Perform vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and configuration reviews
• Create and maintain security policies, procedures, and environment documentation
• Deliver security awareness training for internal teams and client personnel
• Develop and execute incident response playbooks and handle security events
• Improve security processes and tools, ensuring audit readiness and SLA compliance
• Stay current on industry trends and recommend new security measures

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of servers, network infrastructure, and security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, MFA, SIEM, MDR, EDR)
• Experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including IAM and native controls
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, PCI, ISO 27001, etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience supporting incident response
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years in cybersecurity engineering (MSP/MSSP/SOC experience preferred)
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred

If you are interested in this IT Security and Compliance Engineer job in East Hartford, CT, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team.

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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community. Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com