Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Cybersecurity
NIST
CISSP
CISM
Microsoft Cybersecurity tools
including Microsoft Defender
BitLocker
Purview
Intune
Zscaler
KnowBe4

Job Details

Cybersecurity Engineer

Contract Duration Six (6) Months

Location: Newark, CA (Hybrid)

Looking for independent consultant who don t required sponsorship( W2 like and no H1B)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior level Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in leading and building Cybersecurity for a medium size organization.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully building cybersecurity strategy/roadmap, implementing and operationally managing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework, security policies, procedures, and tools, including Microsoft Cybersecurity tools such as Microsoft Defender, BitLocker, Intune and Zscaler.

This individual will play a critical role in enhancing our organization's cybersecurity posture and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • NIST Framework Implementation.
  • Policy and Procedure Management.
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Tools.
  • Security Tool Implementation and Management.
  • Incident Response and Management.
  • Vulnerability Management.
  • Security Awareness Training.
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
  • Security Audits and Compliance.
  • Collaboration and Communication.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) preferred.
  • Proven experience implementing cybersecurity controls based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cybersecurity tools, including Microsoft Defender, BitLocker, Purview, and Intune.
  • Familiarity with security tools like Zscaler and KnowBe4. Strong understanding of security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex security issues.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with security incident response and management.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.