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Hardware Design Engineer
Actalent
Horsham, PA
- $150,000 to $230,000 USD / year
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2027 Technology Development Program - Cloud Storage & Data Protection Engineer
M&T Bank
Buffalo, NY
- $29.57 to $43.99 USD / hour
Demonstrated experienced with an Information Technology discipline, such as Data Networking, Application Development, Platform Operating Systems, Database, Data Analytics or Information…
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2027 Technology Development Program - Operating Systems Engineer
M&T Bank
Buffalo, NY
- $29.57 to $43.99 USD / hour
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Network Infrastructure Engineer II
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Albany, NY
- $83,200 to $149,800 USD / year
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Senior Network Engineer
Cognizant
Albany, NY
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SitusAMC
Albany, NY
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New York, NY
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Google
New York, NY
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American Express
New York, NY
- $78,000 to $124,750 USD / year
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Software Lead Engineer
General Electric Company
United States
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Azure Cloud Engineer Hybrid
Genesis10
NEW YORK, NY
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Senior Director of eSoftware Engineering – Ultra-Low-Latency C++ / Equities Technology
JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
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Confluent - Technical Support Professional
IBM
New York, NY · Armonk, NY · POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
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IBM
Armonk, NY · New York, NY · POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
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modis
Herndon, VA
- $115,000 to $125,000 USD / year
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Nashua, NH
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
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Senior Pre-Sales System Engineer, SLED (San Francisco / East Bay)
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Remote, United States
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Colorado Springs, CO
- $99,000 to $225,000 USD / year
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American Cyber

Security Engineer

Remote, United States

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Experience: 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems administration, or network engineering with a security focus
Posting language: English

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## About American Cyber

American Cyber partners with organizations to strengthen their security posture through modern cybersecurity solutions and services. We help our clients reduce risk, improve operational resilience, and enable secure, scalable growth. Our mission is to build resilient and compliant cybersecurity programs for our customers. ## Role Summary

American Cyber is seeking a Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer (Independent Contractor – 1099) to support the design, implementation, and optimization of security solutions across enterprise IT, cloud, and operational environments. In this contract role, you will deploy and manage modern security controls, improve detection and response capabilities, and support compliance and risk management initiatives in collaboration with IT, DevOps, and Security Operations stakeholders. ## Location

Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
United States

## What You’ll Do

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention (DLP) controls
Partner with IT and DevOps teams to secure network infrastructure, cloud environments, and applications through practical, scalable security engineering
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities; prioritize findings and support remediation planning and validation
Configure, manage, and optimize SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms to improve visibility, alert fidelity, and response workflows
Support identity and access management (IAM) initiatives, including SSO, MFA, and privileged access management (PAM)
Monitor security logs, alerts, and dashboards to proactively identify, triage, and mitigate threats
Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including diagrams, technical standards, and implementation runbooks
Support compliance alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other applicable requirements
Participate in incident response activities by providing technical expertise for investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements that measurably strengthen security posture
Contribute to security policies, standards, and technical guidelines that enable consistent implementation across environments

## Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems administration, or network engineering with a security focus
Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and core security principles
Hands-on experience with security tooling such as:
Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet)
SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)
EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)
Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys)
Experience with scripting or automation (Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud) and common cloud security controls
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed environment

## Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, CEH, CCSP, GCIA, OSCP, or CompTIA Security+
Experience with container security and orchestration environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture concepts, including segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies
Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tooling such as Archer or ServiceNow
Experience supporting security programs in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, government)

## Engagement Terms (1099 Contractor)

This role is structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement and does not constitute an employment relationship
You retain discretion over the manner and means of performing services, consistent with agreed objectives, deliverables, and timelines
Compensation structure (hourly and/or project-based) will be defined in a separate agreement
Contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses unless otherwise specified

## Performance Expectations

Effective implementation and reliable operation of security controls across enterprise IT and cloud environments
Timely identification, analysis, prioritization, and remediation support for vulnerabilities and security threats
Measurable improvements to detection and response capabilities through SIEM/EDR/SOAR tuning and operationalization
Clear documentation of security architecture, configurations, and standards to support maintainability and audit readiness
Strong collaboration with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to drive continuous improvement in security posture and compliance readiness

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Skills

Cybersecurity
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
Collaboration
IDS
IPS
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Loss prevention
DevOps
Penetration testing
Identity and access management
Documentation
Incident response
Computer science
Computer technology
System administration
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Apple macOS
Splunk
Nessus
Python
Bash
Microsoft PowerShell
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Troubleshooting
Problem solving
Communication skills
CISSP
Security+
Docker
Kubernetes
ServiceNow
Prioritization
Security threats
Process improvement

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