Security Engineer, Thrive
Infosec Operations
NextGen technology outsourcing provider
Job no longer available
NextGen technology outsourcing provider
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be recognized as the leading technology service provider to the Mid-Market and sophisticated SMB clientele around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, Security+, GIAC and Azure certifications) are a plus
- Proven experience in vulnerability management, including scanning, analysis, and remediation
- Hands-on experience with systems and network/firewall administration
- Experience with Active Directory administration
- Experience with SIEM and EDR technologies
- Heavy experience with TCP/IP network protocols, application layer protocols (e.g., HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
- Ability to analyze a large amount of data from various sources and use this information to solve complex problems and make good decisions
- Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods
- Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity threats and incident response procedures
- Proficiency in developing and automating client-facing reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate within the team and other stakeholders
- Demonstrate comprehension of good security practices
- Knowledge of programming languages
- Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning
What the job involves
- We're seeking a proactive and technically adept Security Engineer to contribute to our vulnerability management program and actively participate in autonomous penetration testing initiatives
- In this role, you'll drive vulnerability assessments, including scanning and penetration testing, while effectively communicating findings and remediation strategies to diverse stakeholders
- You'll also play a key role in managing and enhancing our security awareness programs to empower users against evolving threats
- This role demands a combination of hands-on technical skills, analytical capabilities, and strong communication to ensure our clients' environments remain secure
- Drive vulnerability scanning activities using industry-standard tools
- Assist with autonomous penetration testing initiatives
- Analyze scanning outputs and make informed decisions on vulnerability severity and prioritization
- Collaborate with internal support teams and clients to clearly articulate vulnerability remediation needs, tailoring explanations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including direct communication with customers
- Distinguish between project-level remediation and issues covered by support offerings
- Open and track assignment tickets to ensure timely resolution
- Manage and configure security awareness training and phishing campaigns for our customers, proactively identifying areas for improvement and innovation to drive continuous program enhancement
- Customize reports to align with client reporting needs and requirements
- Creation and ongoing upkeep of materials documenting our security processes, procedures, and technologies, along with the generation of automated reports for relevant stakeholders
- Stay informed about the latest security events and techniques to proactively address emerging threats
- Contribute to the creation and updating of client security presentations
- Other duties as required
Our take
Founded in 2001 as an IT service, Thrive has grown into an end-to-end solution for cybersecurity and Cloud offerings, helping businesses to evolve digitally and securely. Its services are used by the aerospace, social housing, education, retail and other industries.
Thrive has expanded its operations across North America, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe through more than 20 strategic acquisitions. Although it operates in a crowded field of customer experience and digital transformation companies, its numerous awards and robust portfolio have sustained its success for over two decades.
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Company benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Annual Leave and Holidays
- 401K and Company Match
- A Learning Company
- Smart and Diverse Environment
- Annual Company Events
- Flexible Schedules
- New Employee Referral Program
Company HQ
Foxborough, MA
Leadership
Bill McLaughlin
(CEO & Board Member)Bill previously co-founded The Jillian Fund where he served as the Chairman of the Board for 11 years. He also served as a Senior VP of Strategic & Major Accounts at Kaseya and as EVP & CTO of Managed Services at Atlantic Tomorrow's Office.
Scott Steele
(COO)Prior to joining Thrive in 2024, Scott spent 9 years at HP as VP & Head of Systems & Infrastructure, Contractual Systems, and Managed Services Systems, Digital & Transformation Organization. Before that he spent over 2 years at Hewlett-Packard as a Senior Director of Managed Services, WW Service Deliver & Infrastructure.
Michael Gray
(CTO & VP of Technology)Michael joined Thrive in 2007 as a Director of Network Operations, moving into the role of VP of Technology in 2016 before adding CTO to his title in 2017.
Joe Waleck
(CRO)Joe joined Thrive in 2023 as CCO, moving into the role of CSO in 2024 and CRO in 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly 16 years at Presidio as the VP of Sales, 2 years at Cisco Systems as a Key Account Manager, and nearly 5 years at AT&T as a Client Business Manager.
Kristina O'Connell
(CMO)Kristina joined Thrive in 2023 as an EVP of Marketing before moving into the role of CMO in 2024. Previously, she founded acorn and served as a VP of Corporate Affairs & Marketing at Dascena.
Kimberly Saturley
(CPO)Prior to joining Thrive in 2025, Kimberly spent 4 years at Aqua Security as the Head of Americas & Global GTM HR, VP of People (American & Global GTM), and Chief HR Officer. She also served as the CPO at Medicus Healthcare Solutions and as Director of HR at Zerto.
Prior to joining Thrive in 2025, Nicholas was the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary at Transfix, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Advance and Counsel, Corporate Department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
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