Security Engineer

Eliassen Group; Hagåtña (GU); Remote; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Senior Security Engineer for a remote contract role. The engineer will support the vulnerability management lifecycle, operate Tenable scanning, and coordinate remediation across teams. Strong communication and the ability to translate risk into actionable steps are required.

Experience with Windows and Linux, Brinqa or similar platforms, and familiarity with PCI/HIPAA/SOX are desirable. W2 benefits apply, with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related security field with a strong vulnerability management focus.
• Experience with Tenable products, preferably Tenable Security Center.
• Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and produce actionable remediation guidance.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Excellent written communication, and ability to explain complex risk to technical partners.
• Experience coordinating remediation across multiple teams; familiarity with PCI/HIPAA/SOX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle from identification to remediation guidance and tracking.
• Operate and maintain vulnerability scanning capabilities, including Tenable Security Center.
• Analyze security findings, determine risk, and communicate impact and remediation priorities to tech teams.
• Develop remediation guidance and recommend compensating controls when full remediation is not feasible.
• Coordinate with application owners and infrastructure teams to prioritize remediation activities.
• Create clear technical documentation and remediation instructions for independent execution.
• Support ingestion and management of findings within Brinqa or similar platforms.
• Work across Windows, Linux, cloud, and other environments to drive vulnerability management activities.
• Align processes with PCI, HIPAA, and SOX requirements; research emerging vulnerabilities as needed.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Documentation

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Brinqa

Azure

GCP

Python

Job description

Security Engineer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Retail

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-108985

Date Posted: 10/08/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/PurCMl

Description

Remote in either Cincinnati, OH

Our client seeks a Senior Security Engineer to support the vulnerability management lifecycle. The role will maintain and operate scanning capabilities, analyze findings, develop remediation guidance, and coordinate remediation across application and infrastructure teams. The position requires experience with Tenable products, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex risk into actionable steps for technical stakeholders.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle from identification and assessment through remediation guidance and tracking.
• Operate and maintain vulnerability scanning capabilities, including Tenable Security Center.
• Analyze security findings, determine risk, and communicate impact and remediation priorities to technology teams.
• Develop detailed remediation guidance and recommend compensating controls when full remediation is not feasible.
• Partner with application owners and infrastructure teams to coordinate and prioritize remediation activities.
• Create clear technical documentation and remediation instructions for independent execution by partner teams.
• Support ingestion and management of findings within Brinqa or similar platforms.
• Work across Windows, Linux, cloud, and other environments to drive vulnerability management activities.
• Align vulnerability management processes with compliance requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, and SOX.
• Research emerging vulnerabilities, security technologies, and vulnerability management practices as needed.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related security field with strong vulnerability management focus.
• Strong understanding of the vulnerability management lifecycle and risk-based prioritization and remediation.
• Experience with Tenable products, preferably Tenable Security Center.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and producing actionable remediation guidance.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, with ability to explain complex risk to technical partners and application owners.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams.
• Additional preferred experience: Azure and GCP, PCI/HIPAA/SOX, scripting in Perl/Python/Ruby/shell, Brinqa or similar platforms, and Operational Technology exposure.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ([e-mail], 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff…