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Security Engineer

Hybrid in Los Altos, CA, US • Posted 56 minutes ago • Updated 56 minutes ago

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Contract Independent

6 Months

Hybrid

$70 - $85/hr

HireTeq

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Job Details

Skills

System Security
Network Security
Security Engineer
AWS Security
Security Scorecard
Checkmarx
IAM
Container Security

Summary

Job Title: Security Engineer
Location: Los Altos, CA - 94022 (Hybrid - 2 days onsite: Tuesday and Wednesday, 4x10 shift- off every Friday. Must be able to work OT if needed)
Duration: 6-Month Contract

Overview:
Our client is seeking a mid-level Security Engineer to support its research-driven environment. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to balance security best practices while enabling innovation and flexibility for engineering and research teams.
The team is specifically looking for an engineer who can operate autonomously, adapt to evolving environments, and work collaboratively with researchers without becoming overly process- or policy-heavy. The focus is on enablement and practical security solutions rather than rigid governance.

Required Qualifications
4 6 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering or related cybersecurity roles
Strong foundational knowledge of:
o System Security
o Network Security
o Security Best Practices
Experience working in flexible, fast-paced engineering or R&D-driven environments
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical stakeholders

Technical Experience
GitHub Advanced Security
Security Scorecard - MUST
Checkmarx - MUST
AWS security experience (highly preferred)
o IAM
o Cloud security best practices
o Security monitoring and controls within AWS environments

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90925734
Position Id: 8971311
Posted 56 minutes ago

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About HireTeq

HIRETEQ Solutions Inc is a talent-driven consulting company providing individual consultants, project teams and strategic outsourcing services to clients in a wide range of industries. We leverage our recruiting expertise to deliver high-end consulting for a variety of engagements. Hireteq is a professionally managed leading Project Implementation, Comprehensive Staffing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company. Formed on a strong foundation of ethics and integrity.

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