Security Platform Engineer

Build, Secure, and Advance Our Cybersecurity Environment
Installed Building Products (IBP) is seeking a Security Platform Engineer to join our IT team in Columbus, Ohio.
This role is an opportunity to help shape and strengthen our enterprise cybersecurity environment through innovative security technologies, automation, and continuous improvement.
As a Security Platform Engineer, you will design, implement, integrate, and support critical cybersecurity platforms across the organization. You’ll work extensively with Microsoft’s security ecosystem, including Defender XDR, Sentinel, Security Copilot, Purview, and Entra, while collaborating with technology teams to strengthen detection capabilities, streamline security operations, and reduce organizational risk.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable security solutions, and finding opportunities to improve how security technologies work together.
What You’ll Do
Security Platform Engineering
Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity platforms.
Serve as a technical owner for Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, and related Microsoft security solutions.
Integrate security platforms with cloud services, infrastructure, applications, identity systems, and third-party technologies.
Establish secure configuration standards and maintain platform performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
Threat Detection and Security Operations
Implement and optimize Microsoft Sentinel as a centralized security information and event management (SIEM) solution.
Develop and maintain Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries, analytics rules, and custom threat detections.
Investigate security alerts, perform threat hunting, and support incident response activities.
Continuously improve detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and strengthen security monitoring capabilities.
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and contribute to post-incident reviews.
Security Automation and AI
Identify opportunities to automate security operations, investigations, and reporting.
Build automation solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, and related technologies.
Implement and support Microsoft Security Copilot to enhance investigations, threat analysis, and response workflows.
Evaluate emerging security automation and AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
Vulnerability and Exposure Management
Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and track vulnerabilities across enterprise technology environments.
Leverage Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and other security tools to assess organizational exposure.
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and other technology teams to coordinate and validate remediation efforts.
Automate vulnerability reporting, notifications, and remediation tracking where appropriate.
Data Security and Information Protection
Implement and support Microsoft Purview capabilities, including data classification, sensitivity labeling, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and information protection.
Help investigate potential data security incidents and implement appropriate protective controls.
Partner with internal stakeholders to balance effective security practices with business productivity.
Security Awareness and Continuous Improvement
Administer and support KnowBe4 security awareness training and phishing simulations.
Analyze phishing trends and support targeted security awareness initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to incorporate security into infrastructure, cloud, identity, and application initiatives.
Support Zero Trust and identity-first security architecture.
Evaluate new security technologies and recommend improvements that strengthen organizational security.
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in candidates with practical experience in enterprise cybersecurity engineering, particularly within Microsoft’s security ecosystem.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, and related Microsoft security technologies.
Experience developing KQL queries, security detections, and threat-hunting workflows.
Knowledge of security automation technologies, including PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, Azure Logic Apps, and Power Automate.
Familiarity with vulnerability management, threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations.
Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot, Microsoft Intune, or KnowBe4.
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture, identity protection, and cloud security principles.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GIAC, or comparable credentials.
Why Join Installed Building Products?
At IBP, we recognize that our employees are essential to our continued success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, health, and personal needs.
Our benefits include:
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Scholarship opportunities through the IBP Foundation
Employee financial assistance program through the IBP Foundation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident insurance
Additional employee benefits and programs
Compensation: This position offers a starting annual base salary of $105,000, with eligibility for the Support Group bonus program. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Join a team where your technical expertise can make a meaningful impact on the security, resilience, and future of our organization.
Apply today to explore your next opportunity with Installed Building Products!

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