HDR

Platform Security Engineer 1

HDR$70K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 1 year in infrastructure, systems, networking, or security engineering.
  • Foundational knowledge of infrastructure security concepts, firewalls, IAM, and virtualization.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere administration.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks like CIS or NIST.
  • Exposure to VMware NSX, vDefend, or virtual security concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain vDefend firewall rules and micro-segmentation policies.
  • Configure and maintain NSX security groups, tags, and policy objects.
  • Support Identity Broker configuration and role/access mappings.
  • Perform routine security hardening for VCF components including vSphere and NSX.
  • Assist with security configuration reviews and vulnerability remediation.
  • Translate cybersecurity requirements into repeatable platform control changes.
  • Document security configurations and standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in incident response and operational support for security issues.

Benefits

  • Scheduled on-call flexibility for critical business continuity.
  • On-site role supports 24/7 operations with standard shifts between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Full Job Description
Implement and maintain vDefend distributed firewall rules and basic micro-segmentation policies within established design patterns.

Configure and maintain NSX security groups, tags, and policy objects for standard workloads.

Support Identity Broker configuration, federation trust setup, and basic role/access mappings.

Perform routine security hardening tasks for VCF components including vSphere, NSX, and SDDC Manager.

Assist with security configuration reviews, vulnerability remediation, and evidence collection for compliance checks.

Translate approved cybersecurity requirements into repeatable platform control changes with guidance from senior engineers.

Document security configurations, standard operating procedures, and implementation runbooks.

Participate in incident response and operational support for platform security issues.

Schedule & Presence: This on-site role supports 24/7 operations through real-time collaboration, standard shifts occur within a 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM window, Monday through Friday. Additionally, this position requires scheduled on-call flexibility and the ability to remain reasonably reachable during off-hours for critical business continuity.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to VMware NSX, vDefend, or virtual networking/security concepts.

Exposure to zero trust, segmentation, or policy-based security models.

Familiarity with Azure security fundamentals or cloud IAM concepts.

Security+, VMware certification, or equivalent foundational certification.

Exposure to scripting or automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Python.

Schedule & Presence: This on-site role supports 24/7 operations through real-time collaboration, standard shifts occur within a 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM window, Monday through Friday. Additionally, this position requires scheduled on-call flexibility and the ability to remain reasonably reachable during off-hours for critical business continuity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum 1 year of experience in infrastructure, systems, networking, or security engineering.

Foundational knowledge of infrastructure security concepts, firewalls, IAM, and virtualization.

Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere administration or support.

Familiarity with basic security frameworks such as CIS or NIST.

Experience working with change management and technical documentation.

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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