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Event Network, LLC · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Security Engineer - San Diego Support Center

9645 Granite Ridge Dr, San Diego, CA 92123, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Event Network is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to own and advance our IT security, compliance, and resilience posture. This player-coach role involves securing corporate endpoints, managing PCI compliance, and overseeing business continuity and disaster recovery planning. The role requires collaboration with the CTO and leading a small team while offering growth opportunities as the security function matures.

CommunitiesGiftMuseums and Historical SitesRetailShopping MallSocial Media

Responsibilities

Secure Windows-heavy endpoint environments

Manage Microsoft Entra ID (identity and access management)

Implement and manage endpoint and email security controls utilizing solutions such as CrowdStrike and Abnormal

Partner with infrastructure teams on Palo Alto firewalls, VMware, and Nutanix

Use Nagomi or similar exposure management tools to identify risk and drive remediation

Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents

Continuously improve corporate IT security posture

Own PCI compliance end-to-end

Lead audit preparation, execution, and remediation

Serve as primary contact with external QSAs

Align security policies with PCI DSS

Support alignment with NIST and ISO frameworks

Own BC/DR planning, execution, and testing

Lead tabletop exercises and recovery drills

Partner with business and IT leaders to validate recovery objectives

Lead and mentor a small team of system administrators and engineers

Operate as a player–coach, balancing hands-on work with team leadership

Communicate security risk clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Partner closely with the CTO and senior leadership

Qualification

PCI complianceWindows endpoint securityIdentityAccess managementBusiness continuity planningPalo Alto firewallsVMwareNutanixNIST frameworksISO frameworksAudit managementSaaS securitySecurity certificationsLeadershipCommunication skillsTeam mentoring

Required

8+ years of experience in IT security or infrastructure with a strong security focus

Demonstrated ownership of PCI compliance

Experience managing audits and working with external auditors or QSAs

Hands-on experience with Windows endpoints, Entra ID, and SaaS security

Experience overseeing BC/DR programs

Ability to work onsite in San Diego 4 days per week

Preferred

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls

Experience with VMware and/or Nutanix

Familiarity with NIST and ISO frameworks

Background in regulated industries (retail, payments)

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Long-Term Disability; plus Voluntary Benefits options 100% paid by employee: Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (for employees outside of CA, NY, NJ, HI, RI, Puerto Rico), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet insurance.

Retirement and Savings: 401(k) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off: Vacation Accrual; Sick Leave

Nine Paid Holidays.

Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

Employee Discounts: 25% discount to shop at our stores; and a separate discount program with exclusive savings on a variety of brand-name products, services, travel, entertainment, tickets, and more.

Company

Event Network, LLC

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OUR STORY 25 Years in Business… 100+ Iconic Destinations… Event Network, LLC is the leading retail operator for cultural attractions across North America.

Founded in 1993

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees