Sr information Security Platform Engineer

First Financial Bank • Cincinnati, OH

19h

About The Position

The Senior Information Security Platform Engineer serves as a critical technical resource within the Information Security team, responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing security controls and platforms that protect the organization’s data and systems. Partnering with principal engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, this role leads complex technical projects, drives continuous improvement, and provides advanced expertise in security technologies. The Senior Platform Engineer acts as a technical mentor, guiding junior staff, and is instrumental in advancing the organization’s security posture through proactive monitoring, event management, and strategic risk assessment. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and excellent collaboration skills to empower business enablement while maintaining robust security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years’ hands-on experience implementing and operating security platforms such as DLP, SIEM, EDR, cloud security, and network controls.
• Advanced proficiency in configuring policies and detection rules using regular expressions, scripting, or policy engines.
• Demonstrated experience in incident response, technical investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a proven ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalents, preferred.
• Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native security controls.
• Expertise in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance frameworks (GLBA, FFIEC, SOX, PCI, etc.).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and integration of security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience leading projects or initiatives involving multiple technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, advanced configuration, and ongoing optimization of DLP tools, endpoint security, and other key security platforms.
• Proactively monitor, investigate, and respond to security events and data loss incidents, conducting root cause analysis and developing mitigation strategies.
• Architect, enhance, and manage security controls across multiple environments (on-premises, cloud, hybrid), including web gateways, firewalls, and cloud-native solutions.
• Perform comprehensive incident response, including digital forensics, evidence collection, documentation, and remediation planning.
• Drive the continual improvement of security operations processes through automation, workflow optimization, and collaboration with IT and business partners.
• Conduct risk assessments and platform performance reviews; propose strategic solutions addressing identified gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and analysts; facilitate team training sessions and knowledge sharing.
• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives related to information security technologies.

Benefits

• We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.
• Please review our Benefits Guide .
• All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level