Security Engineer
Job Type
: ContractWork location
: OnsiteSalary
: $50 / HourlyDescription
Summary:
Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security infrastructure to protect systems, networks, and data at scale. The role involves hands-on work in threat detection, incident response, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats
• Perform vulnerability scans and risk assessments
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices
• Maintain and optimize tools like SIEM, firewalls, and endpoint protection
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps for secure cloud and on-prem environments
• Ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
Core Technical Skills:
• SIEM (Splunk, QRadar)
• IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata)
• AWS/Azure Security
• Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Qualys)
• Scripting (Python, Bash)
• Network Security, Firewalls, VPN