Job Title: Senior Infrastructure SecOps Engineer Company Name: POLYWOOD Job Url: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3917993?jr_id=69c1975e2c312363dcd4a37c Job Description: Senior Engineer | Infrastructure SecOps Fully Remote • Fort Wayne Description HELP PROTECT THE SYSTEMS THAT POWER INNOVATION AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE. POLYWOOD® is looking for a Sr. Infrastructure SecOps Engineer who thrives in high-ownership environments and is passionate about securing modern infrastructure. This role blends security strategy, hands-on engineering, and AI safeguarding to protect critical systems while enabling operational continuity in a manufacturing environment. If you take full accountability for outcomes, think proactively about emerging threats, and enjoy building security programs that make a measurable impact, this opportunity is for you. What You’ll Do: • Develop and lead POLYWOOD’s infrastructure security strategy and long-term roadmap. • Design and implement secure cloud-native architectures across major platforms. • Build and manage enterprise security controls including IAM, endpoint protection, network security, and threat detection tools. • Lead AI safeguarding initiatives, addressing risks unique to AI/ML systems and emerging technologies. • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate threats while strengthening detection and response capabilities. • Own and lead security incident response efforts from detection through resolution. • Partner cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and business teams to embed security into processes and culture. • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and compliance frameworks. • Continuously evaluate and improve security posture, controls, and operational resilience.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  What You Bring: • 5–10 years of experience in security engineering or infrastructure security roles. • Deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure security across major cloud platforms. • Hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems and understanding their unique attack surfaces. • Strong knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, network security, and threat detection technologies. • Proven ability to design and build security programs from the ground up. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to balance security rigor with operational continuity in a manufacturing environment. • Self-directed work style with full ownership and accountability for results.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------   Bonus Skills: • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or operational technology environments. • Experience leading and managing security incidents end-to-end. • Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms and advanced threat modeling techniques.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------   Why You’ll Love Working With Us: • High Impact Role: Directly shape the security posture of a growing, technology-driven manufacturer. • Ownership Culture: Work in an environment that values Extreme Ownership and accountability. • Strategic Influence: Lead AI safeguarding and infrastructure security strategy at the enterprise level. • Continuous Growth: Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies while driving meaningful improvements. • Purpose Driven Work: Protect the systems that power sustainable manufacturing and innovation.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------   About Us  At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time.  We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics.  But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people.  Check out this video - Genuine Polywood The Sr. Infrastructure SecOps Engineer plays a critical role in protecting the systems that support our manufacturing operations, supply chain, and innovation initiatives. This role ensures that security is not a barrier to progress but a foundation for operational excellence. If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d love to meet you! Apply today!  ---------------------------------------------------------------------   POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. ------------------------------------------------------ cloud security, infrastructure security, SecOps, AI safeguarding, identity and access management, threat detection, incident response, cloud-native security, manufacturing technology, enterprise security architecture