Security Platform Engineer I

Tusker
Cleveland, OH
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with enterprise security platforms and a background in cybersecurity.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of systems administration and cybersecurity experience in enterprise or MSSP environments
    — “at least three years of technical experience”
  • Individuals who have independently resolved complex technical issues and managed production environments
    — “independently troubleshoot complex issues, safely administer production platforms”
  • Professionals with strong network and Windows expertise who can explain technical findings clearly
    — “Strong Windows knowledge and a solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, routing, and network troubleshooting”

Things to consider

  • The role requires direct client impact and collaboration with SOC and vendor teams
    — “Collaborate with the SOC, Service Desk, Client Experience Managers, IT Operations, vendors, senior engineers, and architects”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle Tier 3 escalations and platform outages
    — “Handle Tier 3 escalations by analyzing logs, configurations, connectivity, integrations, and system behavior”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with platform upgrades, patches, and production change validation
    — “Assist with planning and testing platform upgrades, patches, and releases”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify process improvements and automation opportunities
    — “Identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, efficiency, and supportability”
  • Showcase your communication skills by including examples of explaining technical findings to non-technical audiences
    — “explain technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Administer, monitor, maintain, and support customer-facing security platforms
  • Identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, efficiency, and supportability
Typical background
3+ years of professional experience in IT, cybersecurity, systems administration, platform engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

System AdministrationNetwork TroubleshootingScriptingAutomationSecurity Best Practices

Preferred

Edr/xdrSIEMRMMVulnerability ManagementDisaster Recovery

Stack & domain

Security PlatformsTroubleshootingProduction AdministrationScriptingAutomationPlatform UpgradesPatchesReleasesPlatform MaintenanceRunbooksTechnical ProceduresTroubleshooting NotesStandardsPlatform DocumentationSOCService DeskClient Experience ManagersIT OperationsVendorsSenior EngineersArchitectsSecurity-first MindsetChange ManagementAccess ControlOperational GovernanceMicrosoft 365Azure/entra IDActive DirectoryEndpoint SecurityIdentityAccess ControlsSecurity Best PracticesPowershellApisPlatform IntegrationsEnterprise Monitoring ToolsTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingTime ManagementAttention To DetailLeadershipInitiativeCybersecurityITPlatform EngineeringTechnical Support

About the role

Original posting from Tusker via Lever

Security Operations & Technology | Client Services Technology

Build, support, and improve the security platforms that protect our clients.

Tusker is seeking a hands-on engineer with at least three years of technical experience who can independently troubleshoot complex issues, safely administer production platforms, and recognize when escalation is needed. In this role, you will help keep our customer-facing security technologies reliable, secure, and ready to scale—while continuing to expand your engineering and cybersecurity expertise.

What You’ll Do

Administer, monitor, maintain, and support customer-facing security platforms and operational technologies.

Handle Tier 3 escalations by analyzing logs, configurations, connectivity, integrations, and system behavior to identify root causes and restore service.

Independently resolve technical issues within established procedures and escalate architectural, unfamiliar, or business-critical matters appropriately.

Assist with planning and testing platform upgrades, patches, and releases while executing and validating approved production changes and scheduled maintenance.

Support new-client onboarding by configuring and validating platform components, agents, policies, connectivity, and integrations.

Identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, efficiency, and supportability through better processes, scripts, tools, and automation.

Assist with investigating and resolving platform outages and service-impacting incidents, working with internal teams and vendors to restore service.

Maintain accurate runbooks, technical procedures, troubleshooting notes, standards, and platform documentation.

Collaborate with the SOC, Service Desk, Client Experience Managers, IT Operations, vendors, senior engineers, and architects.

Apply a security-first mindset and follow change management, access control, and operational governance requirements.

What You Bring

3+ years of professional experience in IT, cybersecurity, systems administration, platform engineering, technical support, or a related discipline.

Experience troubleshooting and supporting enterprise technology environments beyond traditional Tier 1 or Tier 2 responsibilities.

Strong Windows knowledge and a solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, routing, and network troubleshooting.

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Active Directory, endpoint security, identity, access controls, and security best practices.

A methodical, analytical approach to complex technical problems.

The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment about when to seek guidance.

Strong attention to detail when making production changes or performing platform maintenance.

Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

A commitment to continuous learning, accountability, and developing deeper ownership of assigned technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an MSSP, MSP, cybersecurity organization, or enterprise technology environment

Experience with EDR/XDR, SIEM, RMM, vulnerability management, email security, backup, or disaster recovery platforms

Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and cloud or hybrid environments

Experience with PowerShell, automation, APIs, platform integrations, or enterprise monitoring tools

An associate or bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience is accepted

Relevant Microsoft, CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, or vendor-specific certifications

Why This Role Matters

You will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, security, and operational readiness of the technologies behind Tusker’s managed security services. You will have meaningful ownership, direct impact on client service, and a defined path to deepen your platform expertise and engineering responsibilities with support from senior engineers and architects.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a curious, accountable engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and is ready to take ownership beyond traditional support work, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation: Starting from 85,000 annually

Source: Tusker careers (Lever)

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