Information Security Engineer

Kforce Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a cybersecurity operations professional to evaluate technology and security controls, translate business needs into technical requirements, and coordinate efforts across security, business, and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk assessment, and proactive incident handling. The position involves supporting insider risk programs, data protection initiatives, and security monitoring efforts while ensuring compliance and thorough documentation for

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Experience coordinating tech projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of security monitoring, identity management, and privileged access concepts.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technology and security operations to identify system needs and risks.
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements for engineering teams.
• Serve as liaison between business users, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders.
• Document, track, and support resolution of security-related issues.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives including insider risk and data protection.
• Develop and improve security controls and monitoring capabilities.
• Analyze security events to identify risks and investigations.
• Coordinate cross-functional security initiatives and monitor project status.
• Support regulatory, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare documentation and recommendations for informed security decisions.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Security monitoring

Requirements gathering

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Endpoint protection

Identity management

Privileged access

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technology and security operations to identify system needs, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Gather and translate business requirements into clear technical requirements for engineering and development teams
• Serve as a liaison between business users, cybersecurity teams, and technical stakeholders
• Identify, document, track, and support resolution of system and security-related issues
• Support cybersecurity initiatives focused on insider risk, data protection, incident response, and security monitoring
• Assist with the development and improvement of security controls, investigative processes, and monitoring capabilities
• Analyze security events and operational data to identify potential risks or areas requiring investigation
• Coordinate cross-functional security initiatives and maintain visibility into project status, issues, and deliverables
• Support regulatory, governance, and compliance requirements related to security operations
• Develop documentation, reporting, and recommendations that support informed security and technology decisions

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security analysis, incident response, insider risk, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting insider threat, data loss prevention, security monitoring, or investigative programs
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications
• Experience coordinating technical or cybersecurity projects across multiple stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of security monitoring, endpoint protection, identity management, and privileged access concepts
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical, investigative, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong documentation and issue-tracking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with business and technical teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive issues through resolution

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.