Cyber Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A top work/life balance company in Atlanta is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer/Architect to lead enterprise security efforts. The role requires 5+ years of experience in IT security and expertise in cloud and on-prem security. Ideal candidates will have certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CISM, along with a strong understanding of NIST standards. This is a contract position requiring 100% onsite work in Sandy Springs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT security (engineering/architecture).
• Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CISM are a big plus.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement robust IT security solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to embed security best practices.
• Guide security policy development and awareness training.

Skills

IT security engineering/architecture

Secure architecture design

Cloud security

On-prem security

NIST standards

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

SCCM

VPNs

MFA

Job description

Overview

Top work/life balance company in Atlanta is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer/Architect to work 100% onsite in Sandy Springs. We’re hiring a Senior IT Security Engineer/Architect to lead enterprise security efforts on a contract basis. If you're passionate about designing secure architectures, defending networks, and driving security strategy—this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Architect and implement robust IT security solutions
• Collaborate across teams to embed security best practices
• Guide security policy development & awareness training

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in IT security (engineering/architecture)
• Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CISM are a big plus
• Expertise with cloud & on-prem security (Microsoft 365, Azure, SCCM, VPNs, MFA)
• Strong understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.

If you're ready to take on high-impact security projects and help safeguard critical systems—apply now or reach out to connect!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services