Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer Location: Remote / USA Type: Contract / W2 Experience: 3 6 Years Job Summary:

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support day-to-day security operations, implement security tools, monitor threats, and work with internal technical teams to enhance overall security posture. The ideal consultant should have strong knowledge of security technologies and hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and cloud security.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).

• Implement and manage security controls including Firewall, EDR, IAM, and DLP solutions.

• Perform vulnerability scanning and assist with remediation activities.

• Support incident response tasks: detection, triage, containment, and documentation.

• Configure and maintain cloud security controls (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).

• Conduct security log analysis and threat intelligence monitoring.

• Ensure compliance with security standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2).

• Collaborate with Network, Cloud, and DevOps teams to improve security.

• Prepare security reports, dashboards, and documentation for client teams.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (any one).

• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, IDS/IPS, DNS, VPN).

• Experience with endpoint protection tools (EDR/Antivirus).

• Knowledge of cloud security concepts (IAM, MFA, VPC, Security Groups).

• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys).

• Basic scripting knowledge (Python/PowerShell) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security / Computer Science (optional for consultants).

• Certifications preferred:

• CompTIA Security

• CEH

• CySA

• AWS/Azure Security

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to DevSecOps

• Knowledge of Threat Hunting

• Experience with DLP & Email Security tools