​This is a full-time, Remote (US) role for the Knights of Columbus, a unique organization that operates as both a Catholic fraternal society and a large-scale financial services provider (insurance and investments). This role is a “full-stack” security position, requiring a candidate who can handle high-level implementation and configuration while managing day-to-day operational defense.

• ​Location: Remote, US (Salary based on Connecticut range).
• ​Compensation: $104,500 – $172,400.
• ​Experience Required: 5+ years of relevant security, networking, or infrastructure engineering experience.
• ​Mission Context: The organization follows Catholic teachings in its investment and benefits strategies; profits support global charity and religious causes.
• ​Focus: Multifaceted security engineering across Office 365, public cloud (Azure/AWS), and on-premises infrastructure.

​Core Responsibilities: Build, Run, and Mentor

​This position bridges the gap between architecture and operations. You aren’t just watching a dashboard; you are building the systems that feed it.

• ​System Lifecycle: Lead the implementation, integration, and support of security systems. Perform comprehensive Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) for new tools.
• ​Active Defense: Monitor environments for intrusions, detect anomalies in network traffic, and perform incident response for alerts and reported events.
• ​Engineering & Documentation: Maintain technical diagrams and operational procedures. Secure Office 365 products and hybrid cloud environments.
• ​Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with Architects and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) teams. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• ​Advocacy: Educate internal users on security policies and requirements to foster a security-conscious culture.

​Technical Skills and Frameworks

​The ideal candidate needs a broad technical “utility belt” covering everything from perimeter defense to identity-centric security models.

• ​Security Stack: Hands-on experience with Firewalls, WAF, MFA, CASB, NAC, EDR, and SIEM.
• ​Modern Paradigms: Deep understanding of Zero Trust, IAM (Identity & Access Management), and PAM (Privileged Access Management).
• ​Cloud & SaaS: Extensive experience securing Office 365 and public cloud (AWS/Azure) data and systems.
• ​Automation (Bonus): Scripting experience in PowerShell or familiarity with SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) is a major plus but not required.
• ​Governance: Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks: NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 2700x, and COBIT.

​Required Qualifications

• ​Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• ​Professional Depth: At least 5 years in a dedicated security or high-level networking/infrastructure role.
• ​Certifications (Preferred): While not required, the organization values CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or cloud-specific certs (Azure/AWS Security).

​Why This Role is Unique

​This role sits at the intersection of FinTech security and Non-Profit mission work. You are protecting a $100B+ insurance and investment engine, but the “dividends” of your work support religious and charitable causes. Technically, it is a high-autonomy role where you are expected to be an “author” of documentation and diagrams, not just a consumer of them.