Information Security Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Information Security Engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, government contracting, and large enterprise technology, with openings at every level from junior analyst-track roles through senior and principal engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Nationwide Insurance, KeyBank, and Procter & Gamble maintain dedicated cybersecurity teams. Network security, cloud security architecture, and identity and access management are the sub-areas driving the most active searches across Ohio right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We are seeking a candidate who can provides technical guidance on information security policies, procedures, technologies, and compliance-related activities through execution of First Line Assurance assessments. Works with stakeholders across Information Security and Technology organizations to validate security control implementation and effectiveness, identify vulnerabilities and control gaps, support remediation activities, and contribute to certification, continuous monitoring, and automation programs.
Automation emphasis: This First Line Assurance role supports an automation-first model for control audits, evidence collection, reporting, certification, and continuous monitoring. Experience with Power Automate, Power BI, dashboards, and workflow automation is highly desirable.
What you’ll own
- Collaborates with Information Security, Technology, Risk, Audit, and business stakeholders to support First Line Assurance objectives. Aligns assessment activities with business priorities and communicates findings in a clear, actionable manner.
- Performs targeted control assessments, operational assurance reviews, post-deployment security validations, and certification activities. Evaluates security control implementation and effectiveness, identifies control weaknesses and compliance gaps, assists with remediation tracking, and provides detailed findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Supports the automation of control audits, evidence collection, control testing, reporting, remediation tracking, certification, and continuous monitoring. Contributes to workflows, dashboards, data collection, and repeatable assessment processes that reduce manual effort and increase assurance coverage.
- Uses automation and reporting tools to streamline evidence collection, control validation, assessment execution, remediation tracking, and recurring assurance activities. Experience with Power Automate, Power BI, or similar workflow and reporting technologies is desirable.
- Supports continuous monitoring, assurance, and validation activities by reviewing technical, administrative, and operational security controls. Analyzes assessment results, assists in development of automation opportunities, tracks remediation efforts, and contributes to recurring certification and reporting activities.
- Reviews business requests, assurance findings, and control exceptions to determine level of risk and appropriate remediation path. Informs management of security policy variances and control gaps.
- Not an exhaustive list; other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related information technology field, and/or a combination of equivalent and relevant work experience.
- Minimum 7+ years relevant experience in information security, security assurance, audit, risk, compliance, security architecture, security engineering, or related technology functions.
- Knowledge of industry standard security and compliance programs and frameworks including PCI, FFIEC, FISMA, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, ISO-87001, NIST 800-53, NST CSF, NIST RMF, and/or related security control frameworks.
- Ability to work with stakeholders at multiple levels to identify risk, collect and evaluate evidence, document findings, and communicate practical remediation options.
- Required Certification(s) / Licensing - Professional certifications such as CRISC, CGRC, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CySA+, or equivalent experience are preferred.
It’s a bonus if you have
- Strong familiarity with on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, across connected and disconnected environments, in a complex and diverse Fortune 500.
- Familiarity with multiple cloud hosting environments is preferred, or at least strong familiarity in one of the three main cloud provider environments such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- Experience performing information security assessments, security control assessments, technical control testing, control design testing, control effectiveness testing, KPI/KRI testing & validation, operational assurance reviews, or post-deployment validation activities.
- Experience designing, implementing, or supporting automated security control validation processes, tooling, and infrastructure, to include strategic and continuous monitoring, audit resiliency, and/or evidence collection processes is highly desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Apps Platform, including Power Automate and Power BI, or other metric and reporting data structures is desirable.
- Experience developing dashboards, metrics, assessment reports, or recurring assurance reporting from multiple data sources.
- Familiarity with workflow automation platforms such as ServiceNow and assessment or evidence tracking platforms such as Optro (fka AuditBoard), Archer, or similar audit / GRC tools.
- Knowledge of continuous monitoring, control validation, compliance automation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking concepts.
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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical evidence into business-focused recommendations.
- Skills / Knowledge Having broad yet in-depth expertise and unique knowledge, uses skills to set and ensure success of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways within environments and situations that are complex and difficult. Having ownership of a function, major account, or matrix management responsibilities, uses knowledge to ensure success, strengthen relationships, expand the business through key initiatives, and lead matrix teams on complex projects.
- Job Complexity - Works on issues that impact security assurance, technology risk management, control effectiveness, automation, reporting, and future concepts, products, or technologies. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as a trusted partner to Information Security, Technology, Risk, Audit, and business stakeholders.
- Supervision - Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
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Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Diversity and EEO Statements
Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Relevant certification such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ recognized by Ohio employers
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls frameworks for risk and compliance
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or incident response investigations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Information Security Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information security engineer in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a state-issued license to work as an information security engineer, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, combined with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Gaining hands-on experience through internships, lab environments, or adjacent IT roles strengthens any application considerably before targeting engineering-level positions.
How much do information security engineers make in Ohio?
Information security engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $110,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,070 for the lowest 10% to over $171,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire information security engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring information security engineers in Ohio right now include MTSI, KBR, and Wells Fargo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's large concentration of financial institutions, health systems, and government contractors creates steady year-round demand for cybersecurity talent across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most information security engineer jobs?
Cincinnati, Wright-Patterson AFB, and Columbus have the most information security engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of insurance headquarters, regional bank operations, and state government agencies, while Cleveland and Cincinnati add significant volume through healthcare systems, manufacturing conglomerates, and financial services firms anchored in each metro.
Are there remote information security engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of information security engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work, including threat monitoring, policy development, and cloud security engineering, can be performed without being on-site. Roles requiring hands-on lab work, physical network access, or classified environment clearances are more likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a information security engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help desk or IT support role that exposes you to the security tools and incident workflows Ohio employers rely on daily. Large Ohio health systems like OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic, along with state agencies such as the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, run IT associate and rotational programs that place candidates into security-adjacent work early. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying signals seriousness to hiring managers and moves a resume past automated screening at most mid-size and enterprise employers in the state.
Where can I find and apply to information security engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to information security engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly through each listing.
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