Cybersecurity Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a 6-month hybrid role. The candidate will conduct security assessments for Finance, Supply Chain, and HCM apps, review architectures and data flows, and ensure protection of sensitive data including PII and payroll information.

Responsibilities include IAM/RBAC/SoD evaluation, encryption review, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, information systems, or a related field.
• 3-8+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, GRC, or ERP security.
• Experience with security assessments of SaaS platforms, preferably Finance, Supply Chain, and Oracle HCM.
• Strong understanding of IAM, data classification, encryption technologies, authentication and authorization, secure SDLC, and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data security assessments for Finance, Supply Chain, and HCM applications.
• Review architecture, integrations, APIs, and data flows to identify security risks.
• Assess PII, financial, payroll, and supplier data handling.
• Evaluate IAM, RBAC, SoD, and privileged access controls.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and application teams during projects.
• Review encryption standards for data at rest and in transit.
• Assess cloud security solutions for security and compliance requirements.
• Track remediation activities and verify implementation of security recommendations.
• Prepare assessment reports, risk docs, and executive summaries.
• Support internal and external security audits.

Skills

IAM

Data classification

Encryption technologies

Authentication/authorization

Secure SDLC

Cloud security

Security automation

RBAC/SoD

Vulnerability management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Info Security/Info Systems

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Hybrid in Phoenix, AZ Need Local

Duration: 6 Months

MOI: Video

Need LinkedIn and Passport Number

First preference is oracle cloud security and cryptography. 2nd is GCP cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct data security assessments for Finance, Supply Chain, and HCM applications and projects.
• Review application architecture, integrations, APIs, and data flows to identify security risks.
• Assess sensitive data handling, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial, payroll, and supplier information.
• Evaluate identity and access management (IAM), role-based access controls (RBAC), segregation of duties (SoD), and privileged access.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and application teams during project implementation.
• Review encryption standards for data at rest and in transit.
• Assess third-party vendors and cloud solutions for security and compliance requirements.
• Track remediation activities and verify implementation of security recommendations.
• Prepare assessment reports, risk documentation, and executive summaries.
• Support internal and external security audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3 8+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance (GRC), or ERP security.
• Experience with security assessments of SaaS platforms, preferred- Finance, Supply Chain, and Oracle HCM.
• Strong understanding of:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Data classification
• Encryption technologies
• Authentication and authorization
• Secure SDLC
• Cloud security principles

• Experience conducting security architecture or application security reviews.
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with security automation using Java or Python.
• Knowledge of ERP security models and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business and technical teams.