Job Description
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable
At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so
As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels
PURPOSE Senior Engineers must be capable of operating without direct oversight
They must also possess a sufficient depth of experience and knowledge in IT and security to be responsible for performing complex engineering tasks, including tool testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting and enhancements
Additionally, they must possess the technical analytical skills to support intrusion detection and incident response (IR) activities, including threat hunting, leading IR engagements and performing forensics as needed
They must have strong oral and written communications skills as they will, at times, be expected to interface in a professional manner with senior personnel across the IT organization and develop detailed process and technical documentation
As a senior member of the SecOps team, Senior Engineers will be expected to provide mentorship, support and training to Engineers, as needed
We are seeking a Security Engineer specializing in Disaster Recovery (DR) to design, implement, and maintain the technical resilience capabilities that ensure the continuity of critical systems and services during disruptions
This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, continuity planning, cloud operations, and incident response
You will be responsible for building and validating DR architectures, coordinating recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity, and driving enterprise readiness through repeatable testing and continuous improvement
This role requires hands‑on technical depth and strong collaboration across security, infrastructure, operations, and business stakeholders
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement DR and resilience architectures across on prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
Engineer backup, replication, failover, and failback solutions for critical applications and infrastructure
Validate that technology solutions meet or exceed RTO/RPO targets
Develop reference architectures and patterns for: Multi-region and multi AZ cloud failover Storage and VM replication Database resilience (e.g., AlwaysOn, read replicas, cross region failover) Evaluate and implement DR related security tooling, including backup encryption and immutable storage
Maintain DR systems, runbooks, and automation scripts across environments
Ensure continuous monitoring of backup health, replication status, capacity, retention, and data integrity
Work with infrastructure teams to ensure patching, configuration, and change management do not impact recoverability
Conduct root cause analysis for failures in backup or DR processes and drive corrective actions
Plan and execute DR exercises, including tabletop, functional, and full-scale failover tests
Develop comprehensive DR runbooks, architecture diagrams, and recovery workflows
Partner with application owners to validate recovery procedures and ensure they are up-to-date, accurate, and actionable
Document test outcomes, improvement plans, residual risks, and executive level reporting
Align DR engineering with corporate security standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI)
Perform technical risk assessments, identify single points of failure, and recommend remediation strategies
Support internal and external audits related to business continuity, disaster recovery, and data protection
Collaborate with Business Continuity to ensure DR capabilities align to broader resilience goals
Continuously evaluate new DR technologies and cloud-native features to modernize recovery capabilities
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining or improving resilience posture
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 5+ years in cybersecurity, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure roles
Hands‑on experience with DR technologies, systems recovery, or backup administration
Strong knowledge of backup systems, replication technologies, and DR platforms (e.g., Veeam, Cohesity, Commvault, Rubrik)
Cloud resilience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) including cross-region failover, cloud backups, and native DR tooling
Virtualization and storage platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, SAN/NAS replication)
Networking fundamentals for DR: DNS failover, routing, load balancing, connectivity validation
Familiarity with identity and access resilience (AD/Entra ID, Federation, SSO)
Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑34 (Contingency Planning), NIST CSF, and CIS Controls related to resilience
Strong analytical and documentation abilities; effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability to coordinate multi‑team efforts during DR testing or real‑world events
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience with immutable backups, air‑gapped storage, ransomware‑resilient architectures, and data vaulting
Certifications such as CBCP, CISSP, CISM, AZ‑500 or DR/BCP credentials
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform/ARM/Bicep)
Knowledge of resilience for OT systems
Familiarity with enterprise service management tools (ServiceNow, Jira) for change and recovery workflows
COMPETENCIES Resilience Mindset: Prioritizes system availability and rapid restoration
Technical Depth: Strong understanding of infrastructure and security fundamentals
Process Discipline: Well‑organized documentation, process adherence, and audit readiness
Collaboration: Works effectively across security, infra, cloud, and business teams
Problem Solving: Able to triage complex issues under pressure and drive to resolution
BFS COMPETENCIES Business and Financial Acumen Understands KPIs and how BFS makes money
Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise
Understands complex issues and demonstrates problem solving skills
Understands how to maximize business results regardless of industry cycle
Results Driven Holds self and others accountable
Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver
Manages competing priorities effectively
Demonstrates appropriate urgency
Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values
Embraces and follows best practices
Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes
Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner
Balances short-and-long term priorities Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking
Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately
Servant Leadership Demonstrates humility by putting others first
Builds trust-based relationships
Leads by example with kindness and respect
Collaborates well across all areas of the business
Advocates for others Actively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating
Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same
Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations
Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses
Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes
Assumes positive intent
Develops and Leads Others Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations
Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations
Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment
Empowers, motivates, and inspires others
Coaches and mentor others for their development
Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes
Growth Mindset Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes
Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure
Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity
Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth
Sees possibilities over problems – actively seeks solutions
Innovation Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things
Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business
Anticipates, embraces, and leads change
Develops and executes breakthrough strategies
Integrity Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances
Communicates with honesty
Consistently treats others fairly and equitably
Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do
Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 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
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Occasional travel may be required. #LI-JA1 #LI-Remote This position was posted on June 17, 2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period
We encourage your prompt application
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority
We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies
Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day
You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members)
Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
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