Principal or Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Position: Principal or Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Sudbury, MA area 5 days onsite (some hybrid later)

Duration: 6 month contract

Interview: 1st round Teams meeting, 2nd round onsite visit

Domain: Electronics/Capitol Equipment

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage security systems, tools, and processes to protect company assets.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic and security alerts to detect and respond to potential threats.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with IT teams to secure networks, applications, and data across cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to conduct security awareness training and promote a culture of security within the organization.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends and recommend improvements to mitigate evolving risks.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning to ensure the protection of data and systems in case of a security breach.
• Participate in the design and implementation of secure system architectures and infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in cybersecurity roles, with a strong understanding of network security, threat analysis, and risk management.
• Experience with security monitoring tools, vulnerability scanning software, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Linux, Windows) and network protocols
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.