A leading utilities provider located in New York, NY is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer for a 12 month contract. This is an onsite position, reporting onsite in Manhattan is required.
Work Mode: onsite work is required. 2nd round onsite interview is expected.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, bulk deployment, working with distributed systems, a deep understanding of networking principles, network security, and incident response, along with proficiency in tools such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, and SOAR. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization’s digital assets, ensuring compliance with security policies, and proactively identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security solutions.
• Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and incidents.
• Bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to enhance our security posture.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments.
• Creating metrics on security tools coverage across the organization.
• Configure and manage EDR/XDR solutions to detect and respond to security incidents on endpoints.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including incident containment and recovery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security/operational incidents promptly.
• Maintenance and upkeeping of security systems including security patching/system upgrades.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and provide recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex security concepts into actionable recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security procedures, configurations, and incident response playbooks.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in cyber security, system administration, or a related role.
• Proven experience in cyber security and system administration, including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Familiarity with bulk deployment tools and automation.
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation is a plus.
• Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience working with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience with network security tools such as NIDS/NIPS/Proxy/Secure Web Gateway/Firewall.
• Experience with AV/EDR/XDR solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Versatility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security are a plus.