Cyber security Engineer - Contract- Remote

Cyber security Engineer Location:Remote Interview Process:1 round, Virtual/Online - potential for a 2ndround onsite as needed Duration:12Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 10+ Years Candidate Location: NoSC residency required. Open to nationwide candidates. Project Scope: Seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer tosupport enterprise security architecture, engineering, and operationalinitiatives. The role focuses on implementing, integrating, and maintainingsecurity technologies across a large-scale environment, working closely withsecurity 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 andmaintain vulnerability management programs including scanning, remediationtracking, and reporting. ·Deploy and manageLinux-based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools. ·Integrate andautomate security tools using scripting and orchestration (Python, Bash, etc.). ·Assist inenterprise security architecture design aligned with business and compliancerequirements. ·Implementsecurity controls and validate their effectiveness across systems andapplications. ·Support incidentdetection, log analysis, monitoring, and response activities. ·Develop technicaldocumentation, SOPs, and implementation guides. ·Contribute tothreat mitigation strategies and continuous security improvements. Required Skills & Experience: ·Strongunderstanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles ·8+ years ofexperience in Cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of education ·5+ years ofexperience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, CRIBL,XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, Endpoint Security) ·5+ years ofexperience developing automation and integrations using scripting languagessuch as Python and BASH. ·Hands-onexperience with: SIEM administration and reporting, XDR platforms,Vulnerability management tools, Endpoint security and DLP solutions ·Experience inLinux and Windows environments, including hardening and configuration ·Knowledge ofnetworking concepts and secure system design ·Experience withsecurity monitoring, detection, and incident response Preferred Skills: ·CISSP orSecurity+ certification ·Experience withsecurity frameworks:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E

·Experiencebuilding and deploying security sensors ·Background insecurity automation and tool integration ·SIEMAdministration, Analysis, and Reporting experience. Education& Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, orrelated field CISSP or Security+ Certifications Apply tot his job Apply To this Job