Sacramento County, California, United States · Hybrid
$35/hr–$50/hr
Mid level
Security Engineer Location: Fair Oaks, CA - On-site (hybrid potential after onboarding period) Employment Type: Full-time Department: Information Security Reports to: Security Team Manager About the Role FUSE3 is seeking…
Skills: Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Endpoint protection, Email security
Sacramento County, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$150k/yr
Mid level
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$35/hr–$50/hr
Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Security Engineer will handle escalated security incidents, manage security toolsets, and perform vulnerability lifecycle tasks. They will also collaborate with senior engineers to execute security projects and maintain detailed technical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in IT security or systems administration with strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Active Directory. Proficiency in core security tooling, endpoint hardening, and complex technical troubleshooting is required.
Full job description
Security Engineer Location: Fair Oaks, CA - On-site (hybrid potential after onboarding period) Employment Type: Full-time Department: Information Security Reports to: Security Team Manager
About the Role FUSE3 is seeking a Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. This is a mid-level role designed to bridge day-to-day operational security work with more advanced technical execution. You will work alongside existing Security Engineers, taking ownership of recurring operational tasks, resolving escalated technical issues, and supporting the ongoing management of our security toolset across our client base. The ideal candidate is technically capable of working independently on complex problems, but also dedicated to owning the steady, recurring work that keeps a security practice running. You'll approach your work with intention, put the team's needs alongside your own, and be a key contributor to keeping both reactive and proactive security functions moving.
Key Responsibilities
Handle escalated security tickets and incidents that require deeper technical investigation than front-line triage, working within our ticketing/PSA platform to track and resolve issues
Independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex security and infrastructure issues across client environments
Help manage the full security toolset (endpoint protection, email security, MFA, vulnerability management, and related platforms), and own the day-to-day administration and tuning of assigned tools
Participate in the full vulnerability lifecycle from identification through patching and remediation alongside recurring tasks such as alert triage, configuration audits, and reporting
Support security project execution, including deployments, migrations, and remediation work
Assist with incident response activities under the direction of senior team members
Create and maintain clear, reusable documentation of procedures, configurations, and resolutions in the team's knowledge base
Collaborate with senior engineers to translate security plans into executed work
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in IT security, systems administration, or a closely related technical role
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) administration and security
Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and security (Group Policy, identity management, hybrid AD environments)
Hands-on experience with core security tooling: endpoint detection/response, email security (including phishing triage), multi-factor authentication, and vulnerability management
Experience with Windows endpoint hardening and security baselines (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, Microsoft security baselines)
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems with minimal supervision
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, identity/access management, and common attack vectors
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple clients or environments
Desired Skills
Experience in an MSP (Managed Service Provider) or multi-tenant environment
PowerShell scripting and automation experience (Graph API or similar a plus)
Exposure to SIEM platforms and log analysis for investigation and incident review
Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, SOC 2)
Experience with tools such as Microsoft Defender, Huntress, Duo, or comparable platforms
Familiarity with common AI tools and their practical application to security and IT work (e.g., using AI assistants for research, documentation, scripting, and analysis)
Relevant certifications (Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or working toward CISSP)
A proactive mindset, able to identify recurring problems and resolve them at the root rather than repeatedly reacting to symptoms
Soft Skills & Growth
A genuine desire to learn and grow. You see gaps in your knowledge as opportunities and actively work to close them
Personable and collaborative, able to build trust with teammates and clients through clear, respectful communication
Selfless in your approach to the team, willing to take on the unglamorous work, share what you know, and support your colleagues' success
Intentional and dependable, bringing focus and follow-through to both routine tasks and complex problems, and taking full ownership of your responsibilities
What Success Looks Like Within the first 6 months, this person will independently own a defined set of operational security functions and serve as a reliable escalation point for reactive work freeing senior engineers to focus on high-level planning, architecture, and strategic execution.
Related keywords
Security EngineerInformation SecurityMicrosoft 365Entra IDActive DirectoryGroup PolicyEndpoint Detection and ResponseEmail SecurityMulti-factor AuthenticationVulnerability ManagementWindows HardeningCIS BenchmarksNetworkingIdentity and Access ManagementPowerShellGraph API
We make technology work better for you. Let us eliminate your struggles!
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Fair Oaks, CA
LinkedIn followers
1,351
Since 1997, FUSE3 has been the go-to technology partner for Northern California small and medium-sized businesses that want to stay secure, run better, and grow. We offer managed IT, co-managed IT, vCISO services, and business enablement support, and after nearly three decades in this market, we've built our entire model around what we kept hearing from businesses before they found us.
Most of them had an IT company that never really learned how they operated. When clients start working with FUSE3, that changes in a specific way. Every client gets a dedicated account manager and a pod, a small internal team made up of senior leadership, mid-level managers, and technicians who are assigned to your account and stay there. You have direct access to all of them. They know your history, your setup, and how your business actually runs, which is why response times improve and issues get resolved without the back-and-forth that wastes everyone's time.
For a lot of our clients, it's the first time technology has felt like something working for them rather than something they're managing around. If you're ready for a partnership that transforms your company, contact us today to get started.
Offices: 11630 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, US · 11630 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, US
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We make technology work better for you. Let us eliminate your struggles!
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Fair Oaks, CA
LinkedIn followers
1,351
Since 1997, FUSE3 has been the go-to technology partner for Northern California small and medium-sized businesses that want to stay secure, run better, and grow. We offer managed IT, co-managed IT, vCISO services, and business enablement support, and after nearly three decades in this market, we've built our entire model around what we kept hearing from businesses before they found us.
Most of them had an IT company that never really learned how they operated. When clients start working with FUSE3, that changes in a specific way. Every client gets a dedicated account manager and a pod, a small internal team made up of senior leadership, mid-level managers, and technicians who are assigned to your account and stay there. You have direct access to all of them. They know your history, your setup, and how your business actually runs, which is why response times improve and issues get resolved without the back-and-forth that wastes everyone's time.
For a lot of our clients, it's the first time technology has felt like something working for them rather than something they're managing around. If you're ready for a partnership that transforms your company, contact us today to get started.
Offices: 11630 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, US · 11630 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, US
Network and Server SolutionsHelp Desk and Desktop SupportManaged and Hosted ColocationData Backup and RecoveryVoice and Data CablingCloud ServicesVoIP TelephonyProcurementNetwork and Computer SecurityConsulting