Mid Level Systems Security Engineer Jobs
Mid level systems security engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own security projects end to end, guide junior teammates, and make architectural decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with 22% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Kastle Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, and IES Communications hiring at this level now.
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Implements advanced technical and cybersecurity capabilities across the software development lifecycle, including applying defined approaches for threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing on assigned systems. Executes and enhances cybersecurity technologies by baselining systems, monitoring results, and making configuration and process adjustments to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions with direct impact on the job area, while continuously building technical skills and knowledge.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Implements cybersecurity solutions that protect critical assets within the job area, contributing to design and configuration decisions while following established strategies, patterns, and guidance.
2. Performs threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing tasks for assigned platforms and services, using defined methods to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
3. Integrates and configures information security technologies in test and production environments, applying and adjusting approved configuration patterns, automation, and handoff steps for assigned systems.
4. Investigates security issues escalated within the team for the services in scope, performing root-cause analysis and implementing practical fixes that prevent recurrence.
5. Reviews relevant security threats, tools, and design options for assigned work, and provides input that supports technical plans and priorities for the job area.
6. Collaborates with product and engineering teammates to apply security guidelines, securebydesign practices, and governance controls in daytoday development and delivery activities.
7. Implements and updates security baselines, guardrails, and control configurations for systems and applications within the area of responsibility, helping maintain regulatory and policy compliance.
8. Executes incident response and basic forensic activities for assigned services, following established playbooks, using approved tooling, and suggesting targeted improvements based on handson experience.
9. Shares knowledge and best practices with technical teammates, offering informal guidance and support during code reviews, design discussions, and pairing sessions.
10. Plans and manages own work to meet defined objectives and milestones, seeking feedback, pursuing selfdevelopment, and adjusting approaches to improve quality and effectiveness over time.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
3. Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
4. Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.
5. Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with security automation, orchestration, and advanced threat detection tools.
2. Familiarity with emerging cybersecurity technologies, industry trends, and strategic risk management.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Mid Level Systems Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level systems security engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership and measurable impact. Highlight projects where you led a security initiative, reduced a specific risk, or built a process others now follow. Certifications like Security+, CEH, or CISSP associate-level credentials strengthen applications, but concrete work samples and documented outcomes carry more weight with hiring managers evaluating mid level candidates.
Which companies hire mid level systems security engineers?
Companies hiring mid level systems security engineers right now include Kastle Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, and IES Communications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers defense contractors, financial services firms, cloud infrastructure companies, and large enterprises building out dedicated security teams.
Are there remote mid level systems security engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and specialization. About 22% of mid level systems security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making this one of the more flexible roles in the security field. Roles tied to classified environments or on-premises infrastructure tend to require on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level systems security engineer role?
Growth into mid level comes from deepening a specific security domain, such as cloud security, threat detection, or identity management, while taking on progressively larger scopes of ownership. Demonstrating that you can run a project from assessment through remediation without constant guidance, and that junior engineers look to you for answers, signals readiness for the step up.
Which industries hire the most mid level systems security engineers?
Mid Level systems security engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate regulated environments, store sensitive data at scale, or face persistent threat activity that requires experienced engineers rather than entry-level analysts.