Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support and strengthen an established security environment. This opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on specialist who can take primary responsibility for endpoint security operations while helping guide broader cyber defense initiatives. The role combines platform leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and incident response support in a fast‑paced enterprise setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day administration, optimization, and strategic oversight of the CrowdStrike Falcon environment.
• Direct the organization’s vulnerability management efforts by identifying exposure trends, prioritizing remediation, and coordinating follow‑through with relevant teams.
• Partner with PC engineering teams to provide security guidance for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint policy design, deployment, and configuration.
• Support cloud‑focused security initiatives by advising on Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft 365 security capabilities alongside senior cybersecurity staff.
• Serve as a backup resource for other cybersecurity engineers in areas such as honeypot operations, operational technology security, rule implementation, and data protection activities.
• Provide coaching and technical mentorship to early‑career cybersecurity engineers and security analysts to help elevate team capability.
• Participate in on‑call coverage and respond to security incidents outside standard business hours when needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security controls, operational processes, and endpoint protection practices across the environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, with strong engineering and operational support capabilities.
• Demonstrated expertise administering and owning the CrowdStrike Falcon platform in an enterprise environment.
• Experience managing or supporting vulnerability management programs, including remediation coordination and risk prioritization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and the ability to advise on security policy and configuration decisions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Background in core cybersecurity technologies such as firewalls, configuration management, and endpoint security platforms.
• Experience with firewall technologies, including Cisco ASA, is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor entry‑level team members and collaborate effectively across technical groups.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and free online training through Robert Half.