Cybersecurity Engineer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Olathe, KS to protect IT infrastructure, applications, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will identify vulnerabilities, implement controls, monitor incidents, and ensure policy compliance.

The role involves coordinating with IT, DevOps, Network, and Development teams to strengthen security, with responsibilities spanning vulnerability assessments, incident response, and cloud security across major providers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in protecting IT infrastructure, applications, networks, and data.
• Experience with security incident monitoring and response.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions for enterprise systems and networks.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate response.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk assessments.
• Coordinate security audits and remediation tracking.
• Configure security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection).
• Identify and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement IAM and access controls.
• Monitor logs and network traffic for suspicious activity.
• Support cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Develop security documentation and policies.
• Collaborate with IT/DevOps/Networking/Dev teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Networking concepts

Windows OS

Linux OS

SIEM tools

Firewall/IDS/EDR

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

IAM & access control

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Job description

Job ID: J54481

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Olathe, KS

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Domain Exposure: Insurance

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Bill Rate: $73/hour (C2C)

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure, applications, networks, and data from cyber threats. The candidate will be responsible for identifying security vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, monitoring security incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions to protect enterprise systems and networks.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate incident response activities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security risk assessments.
• Conduct security audits, penetration testing coordination, and remediation tracking.
• Configure and manage security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement access management, authentication, and authorization controls.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for suspicious activities.
• Support cloud security across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and GDPR.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Network, and Application Development teams to improve security posture.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, VLAN).
• Knowledge of operating systems: Windows and Linux.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, and antivirus solutions.
• Understanding of vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Familiarity with endpoint security and threat detection.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of encryption, cryptography, IAM, and access controls.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.