Title: Security Engineer

Location: Tempe, AZ (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite)
Type: Contract

Our client is looking for a Security Engineer to join their team in Tempe, AZ.

Responsibilities:

Security Operations: Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents, responding promptly to mitigate potential threats and breaches.
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implement and manage IAM solutions to ensure appropriate access controls and user authentication mechanisms.
Asset Security: Develop and implement strategies to safeguard organizational assets, including data, hardware, and software.
Security Assessment and Testing: Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
Security and Risk Management: Lead initiatives to assess, prioritize, and mitigate security risks across various systems and platforms.
Security Architecture and Engineering: Design and deploy robust security architectures to protect against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Software Development Security: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Communication and Network Security: provide guidance for communication protocols and network infrastructure to maintain secure data transmission and prevent unauthorized access.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on supporting tools such as Office 365, Azure, Sentinel One EDR & XDR, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender, and Proofpoint.
Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001/27002).
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Technology Project Management experience preferred.
Other information security related tasks as required.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are preferred.

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