SOC Security Engineer: Grow into Pen Testing & IR

InfraTech Solutions LLC; Pequannock Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

InfraTech Solutions LLC is seeking a SOC Security Engineer / Vulnerability Management Specialist for a contract-to-hire role in the Wayne, NJ area. You will work closely with the SOC team on day-to-day security operations and grow into penetration testing and incident response.

This entry-to-mid-level position emphasizes hands-on security operations with some PCI-related support, and offers the potential to convert to full-time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Foundational experience in cybersecurity.
• Interest in SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day SOC operations, including monitoring and alert triage.
• Assist incident response activities, including escalation and containment.
• Perform vulnerability management with remediation tracking.
• Gain hands-on exposure to penetration testing methodologies and tools.
• Help maintain baseline security across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
• Provide backup support during PCI audit cycles.
• Partner with the security operations team to improve processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

SOC operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Communication

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

InfraTech Solutions LLC is seeking a SOC Security Engineer / Vulnerability Management Specialist for a contract-to-hire role in the Wayne, NJ area. You will work closely with the SOC team on day-to-day security operations and grow into penetration testing and incident response.

This entry-to-mid-level position emphasizes hands-on security operations with some PCI-related support, and offers the potential to convert to full-time based on business needs.