Job Description

We’re seeking a mid-level Cyber Security Engineer for a long-term contract position with our client, a globally recognized company with a quality brand of products.

Duration: 6-month contract with a high potential for extension

Location: Anaheim, CA (Remote, hybrid, or onsite)

Working hours: Pacific Time Zone

Expected Compensation: Starting at $60/hr W2 - higher DOE - plus benefits. The offered compensation to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include (but are not limited to) the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

Key Qualifications:

1. Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
2. Go-getter who is interested in furthering career in cybersecurity
3. Proactive attitude and approach with good anticipation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
4. Very good listening skills and an open attitude and acceptance to coaching and being coached.
5. Excellent partnering and collaboration skills.
6. Interest in remaining current on the latest technology and best practices in information security, including researching upcoming trends in information technology and security, and staying updated on potential threats and attacks.

Job Requirements:

1. A Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, or related field.
2. Training certifications are a plus.
3. 3-5 years of professional experience in the industry, such as security administration and familiarity with cyber security technologies and standards such as CrowdStrike, Qualys, Illumio, Netskope, Splunk, PCI, SOX compliance.
4. Preferred technical skills: CrowdStrike Security Stack that includes EDR, Next-Gen SIEM, Spotlight, and Exposure Management.
5. Proficient, or willingness and ability to learn, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
6. Experienced with penetration testing and techniques.
7. Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
8. Demonstrated understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, IDPS concepts, endpoint security, encryption, and password protection and authentication.
9. Understanding and background with Intrusion Detection Systems and SIEM products.
10. Background in Incident Response.
11. Knowledge and understanding of application security.
12. Experienced in installing security software and documenting security issues.
13. Comfortable working with all types of operating systems such as Linux, Windows, iOS, Android etc.

Job Description:

1. Collaborate with team to counter security breaches and anticipating and reducing the likelihood of future security alerts, incidents, and disasters.
2. Monitor security access and maintain the relevant data.
3. Develop scripts, use tools, and procedures to automate scans, assessments, and other monitoring and discovery activities.
4. Conduct vulnerability testing and risk analyses to assess security and perform internal and external security audits.
5. Analyze security breaches to identify the cause and to update incidence responses and disaster recovery plans.
6. Participate in the definition, planning, implementation, maintenance and upgrade of security measures, policies, and protocols controls.
7. Offer insights on the effectiveness of the current security policies, incident responses, disaster recovery plans, and other security-related information.
8. Review violations of security procedures; provide training to ensure violations do not recur.

Please apply today!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Manufacturing

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