Security Engineer

Provisions Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology and staffing firm in Knoxville is seeking a part-time Security Engineer / Analyst to design secure environments for clients. This role involves working with compliance teams and utilizes various security tools to maintain a robust security posture. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in security engineering and strong knowledge of cloud platforms. The position offers a collaborative team environment and the potential for significant impact on client security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a security engineering or related technical role.
• Strong understanding of networking, Linux/Windows OS, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with security tools like firewalls and SIEM.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure infrastructure and application architectures.
• Evaluate and deploy security tools and technologies.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts using various tools.

Skills

Security engineering

Scripting skills

Cloud platform knowledge

Incident response

Networking knowledge

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

AWS

Azure

Docker

Job description

Overview

Security Engineer / Analyst, Part-Time. This Part-Time Consultant will need to live within driving distance of Knoxville, TN; you will need to go into the office on occasion.

At Provisions Group, we’re more than a technology and staffing firm — we’re a team that blends IT professional services, consulting, and recruiting under one roof. Our culture is people-first, our clients range from innovative startups to enterprise organizations, and we love tackling complex challenges with a collaborative, solutions-driven approach.

We’re looking for a Security Engineer / Analyst who can help us design, implement, and maintain secure environments for our clients while working closely with infrastructure, development, and compliance teams.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement secure infrastructure and application architectures for on-prem and cloud environments
• Evaluate and deploy security tools and technologies (SIEM, EDR, WAF, IAM)
• Maintain secure configurations across systems, networks, and cloud platforms
• Monitor and investigate security alerts using Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or similar tools
• Conduct root cause analysis on incidents and lead remediation efforts
• Run regular vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with dev and infrastructure teams
• Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and risk assessments
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate repetitive tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Provide guidance and training on security best practices to technical and non-technical teams
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years in a security engineering or related technical role
• Strong understanding of networking, Linux/Windows OS, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK

Bonus points if you have

• Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GSEC, or AWS Security Specialty
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes security
• Knowledge of secure software development practices

This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact, collaborate with a smart and supportive team, and help strengthen the security posture for a variety of clients and projects.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security