[Hiring] Security Engineer @Walker & Dunlop

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.