We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a client-focused team in North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for a versatile technology specialist who can combine hands-on security expertise with a strong foundation in infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments. The role supports a range of client engagements, requiring someone who can adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and strengthen security operations across diverse platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support security operations across client environments, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and endpoint systems.
- Configure, manage, and optimize firewall and access control technologies to protect business-critical systems.
- Perform security reviews to identify risks, document findings, and help develop practical remediation plans.
- Contribute to disaster recovery readiness by validating backup processes and supporting recovery testing activities.
- Assist with vulnerability identification, system hardening efforts, and ongoing improvements to security posture.
- Take part in onboarding new clients by evaluating existing environments and recommending security-focused enhancements, including occasional onsite assessments.
- Support regulatory and compliance-related initiatives by helping implement controls, preparing documentation, and assisting with audit readiness.
- Partner with engineering and technical teams to improve security processes, maintain protections, and address operational issues.
- Strengthen identity and access management practices through support of authentication tools, user access controls, and related security measures.
- Stay informed on evolving cyber threats, tools, and best practices to continuously improve client security environments.
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity with a broad technical foundation in systems administration, networking, or infrastructure engineering.
- Hands-on knowledge of firewall and network security platforms such as Check Point, Cisco ASA, WatchGuard, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft environments, including Active Directory, Windows Server administration, and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure and supporting hybrid infrastructure with an understanding of cloud security principles.
- Working knowledge of identity and access management solutions, including multi-factor authentication tools such as Cisco Duo, Okta, or Microsoft Authenticator.
- Exposure to endpoint protection, vulnerability management, backup and recovery platforms, and security monitoring practices.
- Ability to support compliance programs, security assessments, risk management activities, and audit preparation efforts.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing or consulting environment.