Overview
On Site
USD 45.00 - 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Network
Cloud Computing
Tier 1
Workflow
Threat Analysis
Gap Analysis
Documentation
Mentorship
Python
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
GCIH
GCIA
Splunk
Snort
Trend Micro
Cisco
Cyber Security
Information Systems
System On A Chip
Incident Management
SIEM
Firewall
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Malware Analysis
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
As a SecOps Engineer, you will lead operational security efforts across the enterprise, including advanced threat detection, incident response, tool tuning, and alert automation. You will act as the technical escalation point for SecOps Technicians and take ownership of high-fidelity security incidents. This role is focused on hands-on defense - not policy or governance - and is ideal for a proactive defender who thrives in fast-moving operational environments.
Essential Duties:
Lead investigation and containment of security incidents across endpoints, network, cloud, and email platforms
Act as escalation point for triaged alerts from Tier 1 SOC team
Perform threat hunting and log correlation using SIEM and endpoint data
Maintain and optimize detection rules, correlation logic, and suppression lists
Engineer enhancements to alert response and workflow automation (SOAR or scripting)
Integrate new data sources and threat intelligence into the SIEM
Assist with red team/blue team exercises and detection gap analysis
Create and maintain detailed incident response documentation and technical playbooks
Monitor tool efficacy and performance; coordinate with vendors as needed
Mentor junior team members on investigation methods and tooling
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for major incident response
Skills
CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, Splunk, Snort, TrendMicro, Cisco SecureX, Umbrella, Python, PowerShell, SOAR, scripting, SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DNS security
Top Skills Details
CySA+,GCIH,GCIA,Splunk,Snort,TrendMicro,Cisco SecureX,Umbrella
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, blue team, or incident response role
Strong expertise with at least two of the following: SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DNS security, email protection, log correlation
Proven ability to investigate and contain malware, phishing, lateral movement, and other attack techniques
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and how to map detections to attacker TTPs
Ability to write clear incident timelines and investigative findings
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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.
As a SecOps Engineer, you will lead operational security efforts across the enterprise, including advanced threat detection, incident response, tool tuning, and alert automation. You will act as the technical escalation point for SecOps Technicians and take ownership of high-fidelity security incidents. This role is focused on hands-on defense - not policy or governance - and is ideal for a proactive defender who thrives in fast-moving operational environments.
Essential Duties:
Lead investigation and containment of security incidents across endpoints, network, cloud, and email platforms
Act as escalation point for triaged alerts from Tier 1 SOC team
Perform threat hunting and log correlation using SIEM and endpoint data
Maintain and optimize detection rules, correlation logic, and suppression lists
Engineer enhancements to alert response and workflow automation (SOAR or scripting)
Integrate new data sources and threat intelligence into the SIEM
Assist with red team/blue team exercises and detection gap analysis
Create and maintain detailed incident response documentation and technical playbooks
Monitor tool efficacy and performance; coordinate with vendors as needed
Mentor junior team members on investigation methods and tooling
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for major incident response
Skills
CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, Splunk, Snort, TrendMicro, Cisco SecureX, Umbrella, Python, PowerShell, SOAR, scripting, SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DNS security
Top Skills Details
CySA+,GCIH,GCIA,Splunk,Snort,TrendMicro,Cisco SecureX,Umbrella
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, blue team, or incident response role
Strong expertise with at least two of the following: SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DNS security, email protection, log correlation
Proven ability to investigate and contain malware, phishing, lateral movement, and other attack techniques
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and how to map detections to attacker TTPs
Ability to write clear incident timelines and investigative findings
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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.
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