SaaS Security Configuration Engineer

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Required License / Certification

• ITIL Foundation Certification

Preferred License / Certification

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Microsoft 365 Certified : Enterprise Administrator Expert.
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (if managing ServiceNow).

Required Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Hands on experience with SaaS platform admin consoles and configuration settings.
• Understanding of configuration compliance and change management processes.
• Experience working in ITIL / Change Control environments.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and across multifunctional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of Identity Access Management
• Cloud Security Configuration Management.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Experience in SaaS tenant lifecycle management (onboarding, offboarding, entitlements)
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture and integration patterns (API, webhooks)
• Scripting for automation of configuration validation and reporting
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and mapping SaaS controls accordingly.

SaaS Configuration Manager Overview

• As a SaaS Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for managing the configuration lifecycle of enterprise SaaS platforms, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and business policy standards.
• This role focuses on establishing configuration baselines, implementing change-control procedures, and orchestrating remediations in partnership with key stakeholders.
• You will collaborate closely with platform owners, InfoSec, and Compliance teams to enforce and monitor secure configurations, maintain regulatory posture, and ensure operational excellence.
• Additional responsibilities include documentation, incident support, tool integration, and providing training to application owners and administrators.
• Your role is critical to driving secure, compliant, and efficient SaaS operations across the enterprise.

Job Duties

• Manage SaaS configuration baselines and enforce security / compliance standards
• Define and maintain SaaS hardening benchmarks using industry frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, SOC2)
• Collaborate with platform owners to track, audit, and remediate risky configurations
• Manage configuration changes via established change management processes
• Coordinate with InfoSec and Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., NYDFS)
• Maintain detailed documentation on setup, policies, integrations, and changes
• Support implementation and operation of tools for configuration discovery, monitoring, and alerting
• Enable continuous compliance and drift detection using SSPM tools
• Provide configuration insights during incidents or service disruptions
• Offer training / support to application owners on secure configuration practices.

Estimated Start Date

• 08 / 25 / 2025

Specific Details to Call Attention To

• Candidate must be experienced in SaaS platform security, compliance, and configuration lifecycle management
• Familiarity with SSPM tools (AppOmni, Obsidian) is highly desired
• Certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft 365 Admin Expert, and CISA / CRISC strongly preferred
• The position requires strong stakeholder communication and the ability to work independently across teams
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.