Security Engineer

OverviewEverDriven is a tech-enabled transportation management company serving children with special needs, focused on safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation to and from school. Our technology solutions help school districts and parents plan, track, and adjust trips to ensure students access the educational experience they deserve. We are a mission-forward, fast-paced, technology-driven environment.Position SummaryAs a Security Engineer, you’ll join a high-performing team of support professionals, ensuring that EverDriven’s internal and production environments are secure and reliable to serve students and families. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and ability to mentor others will directly contribute to our mission and day-to-day operations.Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000/year, based on experience + bonus potentialLocation: Greenwood Village, CO. Hybrid role - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.How You Will Make an ImpactAt EverDriven, security is core to our mission of helping every child access education safely. As a Security Engineer, you will:Safeguard sensitive student data by owning the design and lifecycle of Microsoft security solutions (Azure, Entra ID, Defender XDR, Purview, Intune, Azure Sentinel). You’ll balance risk reduction with reliable, accessible systems.Shape cloud security posture by embedding zero-trust principles across Azure and M365. Influence identities, access, and networks to protect critical services at scale.Empower secure development and operations by integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, championing secure coding practices, and automating checks so security is built into every release.Lead proactive defense efforts by hunting for emerging threats, refining detection in Sentinel, and preparing teams through tabletop exercises to strengthen readiness daily.Drive compliance and trust by defining policies and playbooks aligned with HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 standards, partnering with auditors and business leaders.Build a culture of security by mentoring teammates, coaching IT staff, and leading awareness initiatives that make security approachable for everyone.Explore and pilot new technologies—such as AI-assisted detection, passwordless authentication, or confidential computing—to keep EverDriven ahead of evolving threats.What You Will Bring to EverDrivenTo thrive in this role, you bring ownership, curiosity, and the ability to connect security to real-world outcomes.Experience & Education5+ years as a Security Engineer in Azure Production Environments and Microsoft 365 production environments.Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Technical ExpertiseHands-on mastery of Microsoft security tools (Azure, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender XDR suite, Purview, Intune, Azure Sentinel and related Azure security policies).Proven ability to automate with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps).Experience securing SaaS operations and production cloud workloads.Hands-on experience with Azure networking (routing, firewalls, load balancers, Network Security Groups, VPNs, Cisco Meraki).Comfort defining and enforcing policies, metrics, and governance practices.Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes), Azure Landing Zones, and advanced automation is preferred.Leadership & InfluenceStrong communicator, able to mentor peers, coach junior engineers, and explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Experience driving security strategy and shaping organizational practices beyond tooling.Organized and resilient—able to prioritize under pressure and advocate for security while enabling business needs.CertificationsAt least two of: AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-401.Additional certifications (ITIL, CompTIA, etc.) are a plus.Diversity, Inclusion & Equal OpportunityEverDriven is a mission-centered, action-oriented company that honors diversity and inclusion. We strive to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because it strengthens our culture and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected grounds.Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we may ask candidates to respond to a voluntary self-identification survey. Completion is voluntary and confidential. The information will not be used in hiring decisions. See our Equal Employment Opportunity policy for details. This section includes information required by OFCCP and VE- VRAA compliance where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr