Senior Security Engineer - C2H, W2 Only, No 3rd Party

CBTS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CBTS in New York City is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead across IAM, cloud and endpoint security, vulnerability management, network security, data protection, security monitoring and incident response. You will partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking and development teams to strengthen security posture and support audits.

The role requires hands-on design and operation of enterprise security controls, strong cloud and networking expertise, and experience with MITRE ATT&CK and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience including engineering, architecture, or advanced security operations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise security technologies and controls across cloud, network, endpoint, identity, vulnerability management, and monitoring domains.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and platforms including SIEM, EDR/EPS, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, email security, and network security solutions.
• Experience securing cloud environments, ideally Azure and Microsoft 365/O365, with cloud security architectures.
• Deep networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, WAFs, segmentation, IDS/IPS/HIDS.
• Strong experience with Windows, Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, event logs, and security hardening.
• Understanding MITRE ATT&CK®, NIST, CIS, and threat intelligence frameworks.
• Experience supporting security programs in regulated industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, or legal services.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Security engineering

Security architecture

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Networking fundamentals

Cloud security

Identity & access

MITRE ATT&CK

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint protection

Email security

Firewalls

VPN

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid 3 days)

Duration: Contract-2-Hire

Pay rate: $75-85/hour W2 Only, client will not consider C2C

Job summary:

The Senior Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader across identity and access management, cloud security, endpoint security, vulnerability management, network security, data protection, security monitoring, and incident response. This role partners with Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking, Application Development, business stakeholders, auditors, and security service providers to strengthen our client’s security posture, support regulatory and audit requirements, and advance strategic security initiatives.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including security engineering, architecture, or advanced security operations responsibilities.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise security technologies and controls across cloud, network, endpoint, identity, vulnerability management, and monitoring domains.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and platforms, including SIEM, EDR/EPS, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, email security, and network security solutions.
• Experience securing cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365/O365, and working with cloud security architectures.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, WAFs, segmentation, and IDS/IPS/HIDS technologies.
• Strong experience with Windows, Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, event logs, and security hardening.
• Understanding common attack patterns, threat progression, MITRE ATT&CK®, NIST, CIS, and threat intelligence frameworks.
• Experience supporting security programs within regulated industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, or legal services.