SaaS Security Engineer

The Computer Merchant, LTD.

New York City, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70–$86 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Temporary, Contractor, Full-time

SKILLS

Access Control, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Auditing, Automation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Due Diligence, Ecosystems, Federal Laws and Regulations, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identity Data Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, OAuth, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Salesforce.com, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Compliance, Security Monitoring, ServiceNow, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software as a Service (SaaS), State Laws and Regulations, Telecommunications, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

New York City, NY

POSTED

28 days ago

JOB TITLE: SaaS Security Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Boston or Springfield, MA or NY
WAGE RANGE*: 70 - 86/ hour Must be w2
JOB NUMBER37155511
8+ Months

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills
Experience with SaaS platforms (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, ServiceNow).
Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM, SSO, MFA).
Understanding of OAuth, SAML, SCIM, and API security.
Familiarity with DLP, CASB, and SSPM technologies.
Experience in configuring SaaS audit logs and performing log analysis.
Ability to write and maintain security runbooks and hardening checklists.

Preferred Skills
Experience in automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell).
Familiarity with MITRE Telecommunication&CK SaaS mappings.
Exposure to Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) models.
Experience with configuration management tools and security compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Relevant Certifications

Required (or highly recommended):
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Okta Certified Professional or Administrator

Preferred:
GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SaaS Security Engineer

As a SaaS Security Engineer, you will be responsible for securing the organization's SaaS ecosystem. Your primary objective will be to assess, implement, and monitor security controls across SaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, and others. You'll work closely with IT, compliance, DevOps, and business units to ensure proper configurations, data protection, identity integration, and continuous monitoring of SaaS risks.

Key Responsibilities
Review, assess and secure SaaS applications based on security best practices and benchmarks (e.g., CIS, NIST).
Integrate SaaS apps with centralized IAM solutions (e.g., SSO/MFA via Okta, Azure AD).
Monitor configurations, logs, and user activities using SSPM tools (e.g., AppOmni, Obsidian, Valence).
Participate in SaaS vendor security reviews and due diligence assessments for new and existing services.
Implement and maintain security controls for access, sharing, and integrations.
Support and respond to SaaS-related incidents and perform root cause analysis.
Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to embed SaaS security in CI/CD pipelines.
Support audit and compliance efforts by ensuring platforms meet security requirements.
Provide guidance and training to teams on SaaS Security practices and secure usage.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

About the Company

The Computer Merchant, LTD.

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