Security Infrastructure Engineer

Salem Five is a growing regional financial services organization with a rich history of over 170 years. As an independent bank, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and offer our employees successful and rewarding careers.

This position requires the ability to work in the Salem, MA office.

Salem Five has more than 30 retail banking branches throughout Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk counties, strong business banking capabilities, an Insurance division, a Wealth Management & Trust organization and a Mortgage Company that has provided homeownership to generations of families.

Salem Five believes deeply in supporting the communities in which we reside. Donations through our Charitable Foundation or events at the branch or location-level are an important part of our DNA. We would not be the company we are without our commitment to businesses and organizations that help the region thrive and to our employees. Come see what we’re all about.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute patching/remediation programs for endpoints, servers, middleware, and applications, working directly with client or internal infrastructure teams.

• Translate vulnerability findings into actionable remediation plans, using asset context and threat intelligence to prioritize patching efforts.

• Deploy and validate patches or configurations using enterprise tools and client processes, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption.

• Maintain remediation records and exception tracking, reporting on progress toward risk-reduction goals.

• Support automation and process improvements to increase patching and remediation speed, consistency, and coverage.

• Collaborate with security, operations, and DevOps teams to integrate patching into CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows.

• Monitor and analyze security logs and vulnerability data to identify emerging threats and refine patching strategies.

• Provide technical leadership in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring security controls and patching processes are effective across diverse platforms.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Technical expertise in network security, vulnerability management, and patch deployment.

• Minimum of three years IT related experience.

• Experience with enterprise security tools, asset management systems, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).

• Problem-solving and analytical skills to assess risks and recommend remediation actions.

• Scripting languages for automation of deployments.

• Strong communication skills for translating technical findings into business-friendly remediation plans.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• This role blends vulnerability management, patch deployment, and security operations, requiring both technical depth and strategic thinking to protect an organization’s digital assets.

• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or related information security credentials are preferred.

Benefits/Incentives: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and success, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; 401(k) matching; and tuition reimbursement. You will also enjoy additional perks such as our employee referral program, annual holiday reception, summer family outing, and more.

Salary Range: $79,214 - $110,000

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, and performance. This range may be modified in the future.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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