Cyber security Engineer
Location: Remote
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online - potential for a 2nd round onsite as needed
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Candidate Location: No SC residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.
Project Scope:
Seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support enterprise security architecture, engineering, and operational initiatives. The role focuses on implementing, integrating, and maintaining security technologies across a large-scale environment, working closely with security architects and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support design, deployment, and operations of enterprise security platforms including:
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
Vulnerability Management systems
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions
Security Awareness platforms
· Build and maintain vulnerability management programs including scanning, remediation tracking, and reporting.
· Deploy and manage Linux-based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools.
· Integrate and automate security tools using scripting and orchestration (Python, Bash, etc.).
· Assist in enterprise security architecture design aligned with business and compliance requirements.
· Implement security controls and validate their effectiveness across systems and applications.
· Support incident detection, log analysis, monitoring, and response activities.
· Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and implementation guides.
· Contribute to threat mitigation strategies and continuous security improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
· Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles
· 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of education
· 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, CRIBL, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, Endpoint Security)
· 5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and BASH.
· Hands-on experience with: SIEM administration and reporting, XDR platforms, Vulnerability management tools, Endpoint security and DLP solutions
· Experience in Linux and Windows environments, including hardening and configuration
· Knowledge of networking concepts and secure system design
· Experience with security monitoring, detection, and incident response
Preferred Skills:
· CISSP or Security+ certification
· Experience with security frameworks:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E
· Experience building and deploying security sensors
· Background in security automation and tool integration
· SIEM Administration, Analysis, and Reporting experience.
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
CISSP or Security+ Certifications