Consumers Energy

Sr Prin Security Engineer

Consumers Energy$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in IT/cybersecurity, with extensive hands-on experience
  • 4-7 years with specific technologies like AAA Services, Active Directory, and more
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least two security domains
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and team development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, and maintain security solutions for systems, networks, and applications
  • Lead complex incident response efforts to analyze and mitigate security issues
  • Optimize security controls and align them with business objectives
  • Deploy security tools in various domains to enhance detection and response
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security professionals
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to address vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision health plans
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid holidays
  • Generous paid time off
  • Educational assistance program
Full Job Description
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior Principal Security Engineer will support the organization's most critical security initiatives, serving as both a technical expert and strategic leader. This role is responsible for architecting, implementing, and operating secure systems; designing scalable security defenses; and leading response efforts to mitigate threats and risks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency across one or more security domains, including infrastructure security, network security, identity and access management, business stakeholder engagement, and incident response. Additionally, this individual will mentor team members and help shape the future direction of the organization's cybersecurity strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, operate, and maintain comprehensive security solutions for systems, networks, and applications, ensuring resilience against emerging threats.
  • Lead and participate in complex incident response and problem-solving efforts, coordinating across teams to analyze root causes, mitigate impacts, and implement long-term corrective actions.
  • Develop and optimize security controls through the implementation of technologies and process improvements that align business objectives with security requirements.
  • Perform other non-essential duties as assigned or as business needs require.
  • Evaluate and deploy security tools and platforms within one or more of the following security domains: Identity Services, Automation, Network Security Services, Security Engineering, Application Security and Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Management, to improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities across the organization.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other cybersecurity professionals, including Associate Engineers and Career Engineers.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, recommend mitigation strategies, and design effective security controls.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Information Technology, and business stakeholders, to embed security best practices throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Stay informed of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, providing strategic recommendations to strengthen the organization's security posture.
  • Automate security processes where appropriate by leveraging scripting languages and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to improve efficiency and consistency in incident response and vulnerability management.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities, including authentication, authorization, provisioning, and identity lifecycle management.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for IAM platforms, governance processes, access controls, and identity security best practices.
  • Lead complex IAM initiatives, including system integrations, platform enhancements, automation efforts, and identity governance improvements.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with a focus on team development and organizational success.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and embody the professional standards of being humble, hungry, and people-smart.
  • Expert-level knowledge of security architectures, technologies, and defensive strategies.
  • Subject matter expertise in at least two of the following security domains: Identity Services, Automation, Network Security Services, Security Engineering, Application Security and Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Management.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex systems and efficiently resolve critical issues.
  • Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high-pressure and rapidly evolving environments.


Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with ten (10) or more years of hands-on experience in Information Technology, cybersecurity, computer networking, or systems engineering. Candidates must also possess 4-7 years of practical experience with technologies such as AAA Services, Active Directory, Application Control, Asset Discovery and Inventory Management, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), CI/CD platforms, DDoS protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Email Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Firewalls, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Security, Logging and Monitoring Solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Technologies, Network Access Control (NAC), Networking Protocols, Scripting Languages, Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Secure Development Practices, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Configuration Assessment, SOAR platforms, Single Sign-On (SSO), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Web Proxy technologies.
    • [OR] Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with twelve (12) or more years of the experience outlined above.
    • [OR] High school diploma or GED, with fourteen (14) or more years of the experience outlined above.

What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy is a public utility that provides natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of Michigan's 10 million residents. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan. Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, which is a Fortune 500 company. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040. Consumers Energy is also committed to giving back to the community and has donated over $200 million to Michigan charities since 2001.
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