Security Engineer - Fast, Impactful EDR & Cloud (Freelance)

Nissan; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a freelance Security Engineer to join our Mobile, Alabama team. This role will drive security initiatives, break large projects into executable steps, and shape Endpoint Detection and Response practices. Expect a hands-on environment with real influence on how security gets implemented.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant security work, strong judgment, and a proven freelance delivery record. Growth opportunities and a flexible benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Candor management to keep complex security discussions clear and actionable.
• 4+ years of hands-on security work demonstrated in freelance or consulting contexts.
• Track record of improving technology processes and reducing friction in delivery.
• Judgment refined by real-world consequences across multiple projects.
• Experience delivering security outcomes in a freelance engagement.
• Ability to balance speed and safety in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Break large security initiatives into manageable increments for Mobile teams.
• Propose cleaner AWS security patterns and drive adoption.
• Migrate or refactor the Endpoint Detection and Response stack before deadlines.
• Investigate, diagnose, and fix user-reported security issues and alerts.
• Ship rapid experimentation while pruning ineffective approaches.

Skills

Candor management

Experience: 4+ years

Process improvement

Judgment

Freelance delivery

Client-focused

Job description

Nissan is seeking a freelance Security Engineer to join our Mobile, Alabama team. This role will drive security initiatives, break large projects into executable steps, and shape Endpoint Detection and Response practices. Expect a hands-on environment with real influence on how security gets implemented.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant security work, strong judgment, and a proven freelance delivery record. Growth opportunities and a flexible benefits package are available.