Cyber Security Engineer

InterEx Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InterEx Group is seeking a Contract Security Engineer in North Carolina, focused on securing AWS environments and implementing technical security solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, with skills in network administration and security troubleshooting. Responsibilities include managing security solutions, responding to incidents, and collaborating with vendors. This role offers an initial 6-month engagement with potential for extension and a chance to contribute to a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with 2+ years in Cybersecurity / 2+ years in IT Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Software Defined Access and Network solutions.
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls.

Responsibilities

• Secure environments using AWS cloud.
• Manage system/application environment and configurations.
• Provide incident response and problem management.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Network administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification

Job description

A key client of mine is one of the largest air cargo and logistics companies in the US. They have seen year‑on‑year growth and are continuing to perform right now, with their revenue seeing annual growth of 12%.

They are looking for a contract security engineer to join their team and assist with their ongoing projects.

This is a huge opportunity to be a part of a growing practice for an initial 6‑month engagement.

Responsibilities

• Experience in working with AWS cloud and securing environments.
• Experience/exposure to implementation and operation of features within products such as Proofpoint Email Protection Suite, CISCO Secure Mail (ESA), Barracuda, Mimecast, or O365 Email protection.
• Research, evaluation, validation, and recommendation of technical security solutions while assisting with Build, Test, and Implementing for the enterprise and its subsidiaries.
• Coordinates with product vendors and service providers supporting technical security capabilities and processes.
• Manage system/application environment, configuration, policy, and required operational activities on assigned technical security solutions.
• Monitors, reports on, and enhances the performance of assigned technical security solutions.
• Provides security technology incident response and problem management. Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures on assigned technical security solutions. Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities as required for return to operation.
• Supports escalations, known issues, and out‑of‑cycle requests on multiple security solutions for the enterprise and its subsidiaries.
• Supports the development and maintenance of operational documentation for technical security solutions (e.g., procedures, engineering diagrams, knowledgebase, etc.).
• Collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and presents data on technical security solutions and processes to peers, leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Assists the migration, upgrade, and disposal of complex security capabilities and evaluates risks and impacts.
• Collaborates with other business areas to deliver on work group initiatives for the enterprise and its subsidiaries.
• Assists with developing continuous testing and validation of product performance and gap analysis for continuous security hardening processes.
• Assists execution and alignment to security reference architecture standards and published blueprints.

Must Haves

• 4+ years’ experience with 2+ years in Cybersecurity / 2+ years Information Technology Infrastructure
• Knowledge of Software Defined Access/Software Defined Network solutions
• Network administration background (Router, Switches and Firewalls)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification (or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment)
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and investigate security‑related issues and have experience or knowledge of vulnerability and patch management.
• Strong technical, analytical, and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong solutioning skills to help facilitate new technology gaps.