IT Security Engineer Jobs in Michigan
IT Security Engineer jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where automotive technology, healthcare systems, and financial services companies maintain large security operations. Major employers with a lasting Michigan presence include General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, all of which maintain substantial cybersecurity teams. The most in-demand specialties are cloud security architecture, OT and industrial control system security, and security operations center analysis. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The IT Security and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing the documentation and processes required to ensure compliance with The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and all requirements defined by applicable regulations (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA), contracts, or accreditation standards.
Please Note this is a Salaried Hybrid Position that will require on-site attendance. (MI residents only or willing to relocate - at their expense, to Michigan)
This position is NOT eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (visa sponsorship), now or in the future.
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BENEFITS
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Wellness reimbursement.
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Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
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Employer-funded retirement plan.
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Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
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Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
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Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
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Paid holidays.
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Paid volunteer time.
- Paid preferred holiday.
- Works with organizational and IT Leadership to create, implement, and monitor security compliance policies, procedures, and processes.
- Creates and maintains administrative documentation and reports required to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, and accreditations.
- Educate staff, students, faculty, and residents on security procedures and practices through multiple mediums.
- Collaborate with IT staff to implement new policies, procedures, or controls based on current trends and new or upcoming requirements.
- Support IT Leadership reviewing contracts and agreements for technical requirements and compliance with existing obligations and requirements.
- Initiate periodic internal assessments of organizational compliance with existing obligations and requirements.
- Collaborate with technical staff and system owners to remediate or mitigate gaps identified during audits.
- Maintain “Compliance ScoreCards” to provide leadership insight into current compliance posture and gaps.
- Creates and manages documentation for incident response.
- Act as liaison between WMed administrative teams and auditors
- All other duties as assigned.
- Associate's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, compliance, or other related field or two years related experience supporting security standards and/or regulatory compliance standards.
- Experience auditing processes and/or documentation against a given standard.
- Solid knowledge of regulatory standards (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, etc)
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to navigate in an environment with both highly technical and highly non-technical individuals.
- Experience creating security policies and understanding best practices.
- Knowledge of current and emerging security/compliance threats.
- Have passion for technology, security and innovation.
- Want to work with a fast-paced project team focused on compliance.
- AIHC Certified HIPAA Compliance Officer certification preferred or must be obtained within 12 months of hire
- Ability to organization and manage tasks, projects, and documentation to meet audit requirements.
- Knowledge and proficiency in grammar and spelling.
- Ability to quickly learn software packages as needed.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
- Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)
We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a welcoming, supportive, and engaging culture. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.
The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Beacon and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide, as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs, with an estimated annual economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.
WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program as well as a Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences. We train physicians in 10 residencies and four fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.
The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.
WMed builds upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with applicable State and Federal law.
The IT Security and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing the documentation and processes required to ensure compliance with The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and all requirements defined by applicable regulations (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA), contracts, or accreditation standards.
Please Note this is a Salaried Hybrid Position that will require on-site attendance. (MI residents only or willing to relocate - at their expense, to Michigan)
This position is NOT eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization (visa sponsorship), now or in the future.
To share this job posting, please use this link.
BENEFITS
-
Wellness reimbursement.
-
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
-
Employer-funded retirement plan.
-
Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
-
Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
-
Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
-
Paid holidays.
-
Paid volunteer time.
- Paid preferred holiday.
- Works with organizational and IT Leadership to create, implement, and monitor security compliance policies, procedures, and processes.
- Creates and maintains administrative documentation and reports required to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, and accreditations.
- Educate staff, students, faculty, and residents on security procedures and practices through multiple mediums.
- Collaborate with IT staff to implement new policies, procedures, or controls based on current trends and new or upcoming requirements.
- Support IT Leadership reviewing contracts and agreements for technical requirements and compliance with existing obligations and requirements.
- Initiate periodic internal assessments of organizational compliance with existing obligations and requirements.
- Collaborate with technical staff and system owners to remediate or mitigate gaps identified during audits.
- Maintain “Compliance ScoreCards” to provide leadership insight into current compliance posture and gaps.
- Creates and manages documentation for incident response.
- Act as liaison between WMed administrative teams and auditors
- All other duties as assigned.
- Associate's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, compliance, or other related field or two years related experience supporting security standards and/or regulatory compliance standards.
- Experience auditing processes and/or documentation against a given standard.
- Solid knowledge of regulatory standards (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, etc)
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to navigate in an environment with both highly technical and highly non-technical individuals.
- Experience creating security policies and understanding best practices.
- Knowledge of current and emerging security/compliance threats.
- Have passion for technology, security and innovation.
- Want to work with a fast-paced project team focused on compliance.
- AIHC Certified HIPAA Compliance Officer certification preferred or must be obtained within 12 months of hire
- Ability to organization and manage tasks, projects, and documentation to meet audit requirements.
- Knowledge and proficiency in grammar and spelling.
- Ability to quickly learn software packages as needed.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
- Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)
We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a welcoming, supportive, and engaging culture. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.
The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Beacon and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide, as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs, with an estimated annual economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.
WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program as well as a Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences. We train physicians in 10 residencies and four fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.
The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.
WMed builds upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with applicable State and Federal law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT security engineer jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related information technology field
- Relevant certification such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker required or strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools
- Demonstrated ability to conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements
- Strong communication skills to present security findings to both technical teams and executive stakeholders
IT Security Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a it security engineer in Michigan?
Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work as an it security engineer, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information assurance, followed by certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Michigan's universities, including Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University, offer relevant degree and continuing education programs that Michigan employers actively recruit from.
How much do IT security engineers make in Michigan?
IT security engineers in Michigan earn a median of about $106,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,150 for the lowest 10% to over $165,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire it security engineers in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring it security engineers in Michigan include Meijer, GENTHERM, and Amerisure, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive, healthcare, and financial services firms means demand is especially strong for engineers with experience securing operational technology environments and regulated data systems.
Which Michigan cities have the most it security engineer jobs?
Kalamazoo, Novi, and Troy lead Michigan for it security engineer openings. Detroit and its suburbs drive the largest share of demand through automotive headquarters and tier-one suppliers, Ann Arbor draws roles connected to the University of Michigan and its affiliated health system, and Grand Rapids contributes openings tied to its growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Are there remote it security engineer jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of it security engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves monitoring dashboards, reviewing logs, and managing cloud environments rather than physical access. Roles focused on security operations center analysis and cloud security architecture tend to be the most remote-friendly.
How can I get hired as a it security engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior security analyst or SOC analyst role, which large Michigan employers such as automotive OEMs, regional health systems, and financial institutions use to develop early-career talent. Completing CompTIA Security+ before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that Michigan hiring managers recognize. Internship programs at University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State's cybersecurity programs regularly place students with Michigan-based employers, and lateral moves from IT help desk or network support roles are a well-traveled route into security.
Where can I find and apply to it security engineer jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to it security engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Search the roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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