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Security Engineer

Woodward, Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Rockford
Aug 11, 2025

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Level 2: Estimated annual base pay: $84,200 (minimum) - $105,300 (midpoint) - $126,360 (maximum)

Level 3: Estimated annual base pay: $104,800 (minimum) - $131,000 (midpoint) - $157,200(maximum)

  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an experienced Security Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward is hiring a Security Engineer to join our team. This position is an exciting blend of security disciplines. You will be working hand and hand with the business and multiple IT Teams to ensure Woodward remains secure. As part of a regulated industry, you will also work to drive compliance in configuration, and devices images. You will have hands-on responsibilities with Proof Point, Sentinel One Identity, Azure, M365, and DLP.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Represent the security team in architecture discussions and ensure the security of Woodward systems
  • Hands-on day to day responsibility with ProofPoint Email, and DLP.
  • Hand-on day to day responsibility with Azure, and M365 security configuration
  • Investigate and resolve security incidents and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
  • Ensure that all security-related policies and procedures are being followed by the team.
  • Provide technical guidance to other members of the security team, and business teams.
  • Perform security assessments and vulnerability testing.
  • Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and best practices.

What We Are Looking For

  • A bachelor's degree is required. Preferably in computer science, information systems or other related discipline.
  • At least 5 or more years of experience in an IT/Network Security role is required.
  • Experience with Proof Point POD, TRAP, SEG, DLP
  • Experience with Azure Conditional Access, and M365
  • CCNP, GSEC, GDSA or equivalent a plus.
  • Experience in a NIST 800-171 Regulated environment a desired.

Level 2:

BS in Computer Science, Information Services or other related field

3-6 years of relevant work experience in IT Security

Level 3:

BS in Computer Science, Information Services or other related field

6+ years of relevant work experience in IT Security

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee)

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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