Cybersecurity Engineer

Russell Tobin; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement savings

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support and employee discounts

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a contract role based in Southington, CT. The position requires expertise in implementing security controls, managing endpoint security, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field along with 5+ years in a cybersecurity role. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with strong knowledge of security frameworks.
• Expertise in DLP and Endpoint Security technologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls for protecting sensitive data.
• Monitor security systems to identify potential threats.
• Develop and enforce security policies and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Endpoint Security

Privileged Access Management

Data Loss Prevention

Security Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Job description

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What are we looking for in our Cybersecurity Engineer?

Position: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Southington, CT

Duration: 3 to 6 Months

Pay Range: $50/hr to $55/hr (As per experience)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical security controls across our enterprise. This role will have a specific focus on Endpoint Security, Privilege Access Management, and Data Loss Prevention. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safeguarding our organization’s data, managing access to critical systems, and ensuring endpoint devices are secure. This position plays a key role in identifying and mitigating risks, improving security posture, and responding to security incidents across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Security Controls Management

Design, implement, and maintain critical security controls to protect sensitive data and systems.

Monitor and analyze security systems for potential threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.

Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.

Privileged Access Management

Supporting the engineering aspects of the Privileged Access Management program

Any Additional Job Details

Endpoint Security

Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions (e.g., antivirus, EDR, endpoint encryption).

Monitor endpoint environments for suspicious activities and potential threats.

Ensure endpoint devices comply with security policies and standards.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Develop, implement, and maintain DLP strategies and technologies to prevent unauthorized access or transfer of sensitive information.

Integrate Device Controls with DLP systems to prevent unauthorized copying of data.

Risk Assessment and Management

Perform regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the security impact of new projects and technologies.

Recommend and implement security controls to reduce risk exposure.

Compliance and Auditing

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR).

• Participate in internal and external security audits, providing necessary documentation and
  
  

support.

• Security Awareness and Training
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and best practices within the organization.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on EDR, CASB, DLP, and Endpoint
• Security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experienced in implementing and managing CASB solutions.
• Proficient in DLP concepts and methodologies to safeguard sensitive information.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in security incident response and investigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.
  
  

Benefits Info:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Rate/Salary: $50/hr to $55/hr (As per experience)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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