Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support and strengthen security operations for a construction-focused organization in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can confidently manage alert triage, lead incident investigations, and proactively search for emerging threats across the environment. The role requires a hands-on contributor who can help contain risks, drive remediation efforts, and enhance day-to-day cyber defense activities in a growing team setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead security investigations from initial detection through analysis, containment, and resolution of potential threats.
• Review and prioritize security alerts, assess their impact, and determine the appropriate response actions.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify suspicious behavior, hidden risks, and indicators of compromise across systems and networks.
• Execute remediation and containment steps to reduce exposure and restore secure operations following security events.
• Support daily cybersecurity operations by monitoring the environment and responding to incidents in a timely manner.
• Manage and optimize firewall technologies, including Check Point and Cisco ASA, to maintain strong network protection.
• Maintain accurate security configurations and contribute to configuration management practices that support compliance and operational stability.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in security operations or engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate security incidents, triage alerts, and coordinate effective response activities.
• Hands-on experience with threat hunting methodologies and identifying indicators of malicious activity.
• Practical knowledge of remediation and containment procedures within enterprise environments.
• Experience working with firewall technologies, including Check Point and Cisco ASA.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes and maintaining secure system settings.
• Strong understanding of core cybersecurity principles, network security, and incident response best practices.