Job Details

Security Engineer

Actalent is hiring a fully remote Security Engineer. As a Security Engineer, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats across systems and networks. You will continuously improve cybersecurity response operations and develop learning and developmentmaterials for Security Operations. This role requires you to grow the presence and thought leadership of Security Operations, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and participate in on-call rotation for incident response and escalations. You will also prepare and present the Security Operations vision and strategy to leadership and automate Security Operations processes. Must have experience working with Python on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats across systems and networks
• Continuously improve cybersecurity response operations
• Develop Security Operations learning and development materials
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Security Operations
• Define, implement, and track Security Operations KPIs
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and escalations
• Prepare and present Security Operations vision and strategy for Security leadership
• Automate Security Operations processes

Required Skills

• Experience as a lead in the Security Operations program (7+ years experience)
• Experience with cybersecurity incident response investigations and management
• Experience triaging and investigating cybersecurity alerts
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and log analysis
• Experience developing tools to optimize and automate response processes
• Proficiency in Python
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to communicate clearly with all leadership levels
• Familiarity with Cloud Security (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience aligning Security Operations with industry standards including NIST / SOC2 / ISO
• Experience conducting training and mentoring for Security Operations and Incident Response
• Metrics/Data Analytics experience
• Experience with Cloud and Enterprise Forensics

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2025.