Cyber Security Engineer

LingaTech; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design and enhance security measures. Responsibilities include managing security controls, responding to incidents, and conducting vulnerability scans. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in network security and threat detection, as well as administering Qualys. This mid-senior level contract role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on safeguarding data and systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network security and threat detection.
• 10+ years of experience in incident response and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience administering and managing Qualys.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security controls.
• Respond to system and network security incidents and breaches.
• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc vulnerability scans.

Skills

Network security

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Qualys administration

Education

4-year college degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

Job description

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This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security measures to protect organizational data, systems, and networks.

Duties

• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security controls to safeguard data, systems, and network infrastructure
• Respond to system and network security incidents and breaches, ensuring timely containment and remediation
• Perform scheduled and ad‑hoc vulnerability scans across networks, servers, and endpoints
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, validate findings, and prioritize remediation based on risk and exploitability
• Test and assess systems and networks to identify security weaknesses and exposure points
• Evaluate organizational security needs and establish best practices, standards, and security baselines
• Partner with IT infrastructure and application teams to coordinate remediation efforts and verify fixes
• Tune vulnerability scans to reduce false positives and improve accuracy of results
• Develop and maintain vulnerability metrics, dashboards, and executive‑level security reports
• Ensure appropriate security measures are in place to protect existing infrastructure and sensitive data

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in network security and threat detection across enterprise environments
• 10+ years of experience in incident response and vulnerability management
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience administering and managing Qualys
• 10+ years of experience developing remediation documentation and supporting patch management processes

Preferred Skills

• 4‑year college degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• CISSP certification (highly desired)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

Location

Columbus, OH