SOC Security Engineer: Path to Vulnerability & IR (Hybrid NJ)

Objective Partners; Pequannock Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Partners is seeking a SOC Security Engineer / Vulnerability Management Specialist to join our hybrid team in the Wayne, NJ area. The role starts as a contract-to-hire engagement with potential to convert to a full-time internal position based on business needs.

You will support day-to-day SOC operations, assist with incident response, and lead vulnerability management efforts while growing toward penetration testing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day SOC operations, including monitoring and alert triage.
• Assist incident response activities, escalating and containing incidents.
• Perform vulnerability management, track remediation and coordinate with teams.
• Gain exposure to penetration testing methodologies and tools.
• Help maintain baseline security across Windows, Linux and cloud environments.
• Support PCI audit activities with documentation when needed.
• Collaborate with security operations to improve processes and initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

SOC operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Education

Entry-level cybersecurity experience

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Security testing tools

Job description

Objective Partners is seeking a SOC Security Engineer / Vulnerability Management Specialist to join our hybrid team in the Wayne, NJ area. The role starts as a contract-to-hire engagement with potential to convert to a full-time internal position based on business needs.

You will support day-to-day SOC operations, assist with incident response, and lead vulnerability management efforts while growing toward penetration testing.