Information Security Engineer - Defense & Incident Response

Job Title: Information Security Engineer Defense & Incident Response
Location: Chandler, AZ On-Site
Duration: 18 months (01/28/2026 27/07/2027)

Role Overview

This contingent resource assignment supports the Defense and Incident Response organization within Information Security. The role is responsible for contributing to incident detection, investigation, and response activities while supporting security operations through monitoring, analysis, and case management. The position requires hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and security tooling, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

In this assignment, you will:

• Participate in incident detection, investigation, and response activities across the enterprise
• Perform security event analysis using SIEM platforms, including Splunk
• Support endpoint detection and response (EDR) activities and investigations
• Manage and document incidents through case management workflows
• Analyze security alerts to determine impact, severity, and appropriate response actions
• Collaborate with internal security teams to support containment, remediation, and recovery efforts
• Contribute to continuous improvement of incident response processes and controls
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
• Experience supporting incident response or security operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Case Management tools and workflows (2 4 years)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (2 4 years)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (2 4 years)
• Splunk experience for security monitoring and analysis (2 4 years)

Additional Information

• This assignment is specific to contingent resources
• Strict requirements regarding visa acceptance and employment authorization