Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Location: NYC

Duration: 12months

Visa: GCUSC & GCEAD

Our utility client in downtown NYC is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer for 12months for a 5 days a week onsite role.

Must Have:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 35 years of handson experience in cyber security system administration or a related role. Proven experience in cyber security & system administration including Windows Linux and cloud platforms (AWS Azure Oracle).
Strong knowledge of networking protocols firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Familiarity with bulk deployment tools and automation. Scripting or programming skills (Python PowerShell Bash) for automation is a plus.
Knowledge of encryption authentication and access control mechanisms.
Experience working with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
Experience with network security tools such as NIDS/NIPS/Proxy/Secure Web Gateway/Firewall.
Experience with AV/EDR/XDR solutions.
Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail. Versatility adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.

Nice to Have:
Certifications such as CISSP CEH or CompTIA Security are a plus.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration bulk deployment working with distributed systems a deep understanding of networking principles network security and incident response along with proficiency in tools such as EDR/XDR SIEM and SOAR. As a Cyber Security Engineer you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organizations digital assets ensuring compliance with security policies and proactively identifying and mitigating cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design implement and maintain security solutions.
• Monitor and analyze security logs alerts and incidents.
• Bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to enhance our security posture.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk assessments.
• Creating metrics on security tools coverage across the organization.
• Configure and manage EDR/XDR solutions to detect and respond to security incidents on endpoints.
• Develop and enforce security policies standards and best practices.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents including incident containment and recovery.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve security/operational incidents promptly.
• Maintenance and upkeeping of security systems including security patching/system upgrades.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and provide recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders translating complex security concepts into actionable recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security procedures configurations and incident response playbooks.
• Stay uptodate with emerging threats vulnerabilities and security technologies.