Security Engineer at Walker Dunlop in Remote - USA

Job description

• WDTech is W&D’s in-house technology team – a group of collaborative and highly skilled technology professionals, all of whom are leading experts in real estate data, data science, and technology.
• WDTech Infrastructure & Operations designs, operates, and supports the technology platforms on which W&D builds and operates business systems. I&O provides productivity and collaboration solutions for an increasingly decentralized and mobile workforce.
• As a Security Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing and maturing Walker & Dunlop’s information security program. You will help protect the organization by implementing, managing, and optimizing security technologies across corporate systems, cloud environments, networks, and endpoints.
• Working closely with technology teams and business stakeholders, you will strengthen security controls, support incident investigations, improve security operations, and drive secure technology adoption across the enterprise. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuously improving the organization’s security posture in an evolving threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across business areas to support secure product and service delivery.
• Serve as a security subject matter expert across multiple security domains and provide guidance on cybersecurity best practices.
• Evaluate existing security tools and recommend enhancements, replacements, or consolidation opportunities.
• Implement, configure, maintain, and optimize security technologies to ensure effectiveness and business value.
• Partner with technology and engineering teams to integrate security controls and solutions across the enterprise.
• Educate, advise, and influence stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, controls, and best practices.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events, alerts, and incidents.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of digital assets and support automation of asset management processes.
• Partner with the VP of Information Risk and Cyber Assessments to communicate risks and recommendations to leadership.
• Support secure cloud adoption and implementation of security controls across enterprise environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity administration, engineering, or security operations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), or AWS Certified Security – Specialty preferred.
• Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and supporting enterprise security technologies, including EDR/XDR, DLP, identity and access management, vulnerability management, cloud security, and attack surface management solutions.
• Experience with security platforms such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Google SecOps, ReliaQuest GreyMatter, Netskope, Box Shield, or comparable technologies.
• Experience with PowerShell and automation of security operations in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, enterprise infrastructure, and cloud computing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud security services and governance tools within Microsoft Azure and AWS environments.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
• Understanding of security considerations for emerging technologies, including AI and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

Skills

Required

• EDR/XDR
• DLP
• Identity and access management
• Vulnerability management
• Cloud security
• Attack surface management
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Google SecOps
• ReliaQuest GreyMatter
• Netskope
• Box Shield
• PowerShell

Benefits

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
• - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• - Competitive dental and vision benefits
• - 401(k) + match
• - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
• promote health, engagement, and balance
• - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
• *Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
• This position has an estimated base salary of $95,000 - $110,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.