Security Engineer

Job Description

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 development materials 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.

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

Essential 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

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

Work Environment

100% REMOTE - Contract (w2), Actalent Offers Benefits.

The Detection and Response team’s mission is to identify, contain, and eradicate cybersecurity threats in the software, hardware, and services. While the preferred location is Pittsburgh, this role can be 100% remote. The Security Team is responsible for building, testing, and maintaining threat detection controls for the enterprise, operating a mature Security Operations program, and leading investigations of cybersecurity events.

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 Apr 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $65 - $70