IT Security Engineer II

Apex Systems, LLC; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

ESPP program

401K plan

HSA plan

Training & certification

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks an IT Security Engineer II in Newport Beach, CA (partial remote) to design and implement robust security controls across servers, hypervisors, storage, backups, and mainframes. The role involves hands-on validation, risk analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain secure IT operations.

Requirements include a BS in CS, 2+ years in IT security, and relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science or closely related field required.
• At least two years in IT security or IT security role.
• Experience analyzing cyberattacks in incident response or performing simulated attacks.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on security best practices for IT infrastructure.
• Design and implement security controls for servers, hypervisors, storage, backup, and mainframes.
• Collaborate to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Hands-on validation of established security controls.
• Plan, track, and deliver security-related projects.
• Manage security tools to enforce best practices.

Skills

Cyberattack techniques

Incident response

Penetration testing

Windows

Linux

Active Directory

Backup & recovery

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Job description

# IT Security Engineer IIApply**Job#: 3057718****Job Description:**IT Security Engineer II**Location:** Newport Beach, California (Partial Remote)Role OverviewOur organization is seeking a skilled IT Security Engineer II to provide specialized consultation on security best practices, ensuring the integrity and resilience of our IT infrastructure. This role involves designing and implementing robust security controls across diverse platforms, including servers, hypervisors, storage systems, backup networks, and mainframe environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, manage, and mitigate security risks while executing hands-on technical validations of established controls.Key Responsibilities* Provide subject matter specific consultation on security best practices for securing and hardening IT infrastructure.* Design and implement security controls for servers and related IT systems, including hypervisors, storage systems, backup systems, and mainframes.* Collaborate with internal teams to identify, analyze, and manage potential security risks.* Assist with hands-on technical validation of established security controls.* Help plan, track, and execute security-related projects and deliverables.* Manage security tools to ensure organizational best practices are consistently followed.* Assist engineering and operations teams with vulnerability management processes.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.**Experience:** At least two years of experience working in a professional IT or IT Security position. Candidates must possess experience analyzing cyberattacks in an incident response capacity or performing simulated attacks in a penetration testing capacity, alongside experience writing and reviewing technical build documentation, policy documents, and procedure documents.**Technical Skills:** Conceptual and practical understanding of cyberattack techniques, detections, and preventions. Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization and hypervisors, computer networks, common network protocols, Active Directory, backup and recovery systems, and mainframe systems. Active relevant security certification from a reputable organization such as ISC2, SANS GIAC, or an equivalent body is required.Preferred Qualifications* Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.* Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who can plan and track milestones to achieve goals with minimal direction.* Proven capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent communication and collaborative skills. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Newport Beach, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $76 per hour