Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer (Part-Time / Ongoing Contract – Flexible Hours)

Location: Remote (U.S. preferred)
Engagement Type: Contract (Hourly – Flexible Workload)
Duration: Long-term (12+ months, ongoing extensions expected)

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Engagement Overview

We are hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to support a university system through a flexible, ongoing consulting engagement.

This role is structured as a “bucket of hours” model — the client will allocate hours on an ongoing basis (not a guaranteed 40 hours/week), with consistent weekly work expected and a long-term roadmap of projects (1+ year).

This is ideal for a senior-level engineer or consultant looking for steady part-time work with flexibility.

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What This Role Looks Like

• Ongoing cybersecurity engineering support across a complex university IT environment

• Work will fluctuate week-to-week (estimated 10–30 hours/week, depending on priorities)

• Projects and initiatives will be assigned and executed incrementally

• Opportunity to expand scope as additional hours are purchased

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Key Responsibilities

< data-start="1498" data-end="1548">Secure Systems Architecture & Engineering

• Design and implement secure solutions across endpoints (Mac/Windows), networks, and cloud/on-prem systems

• Identify vulnerabilities and lead remediation efforts

• Evaluate system architecture for security, scalability, and performance

< data-start="1794" data-end="1844">Security Strategy, Standards & Compliance

• Improve security processes for data protection (storage, transmission, processing)

• Align systems with frameworks such as NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, FTC

• Help mature the organization’s overall security posture

< data-start="2063" data-end="2100">Incident Response & Advisory

• Support incident response efforts and investigations

• Collaborate with IT leadership and CIO stakeholders on resolution strategies

< data-start="2240" data-end="2283">Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Assist with identity governance and access controls across systems

• Support both user and service account security strategies

< data-start="2418" data-end="2449">Continuous Improvement

• Provide ongoing recommendations on tools, threats, and best practices

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on cybersecurity initiatives

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Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience

• Strong technical background across:

  • Endpoint security (Mac & Windows)

  • Networking and infrastructure security

  • Cloud and on-prem environments

• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, etc.)

• Relevant certifications (CISM, GCED, GCCC, or similar)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

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Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity

• Experience in higher education or large enterprise environments

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)

• Advanced degree

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Engagement Details (Important)

• Flexible hourly engagement (no guaranteed 40 hrs/week)

• Consistent weekly work expected

• Long-term engagement (12+ months)

• Hours will increase/decrease based on project demand

• Must be comfortable working independently and managing workload

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Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Long-term, stable consulting engagement

• Flexible schedule — great for consultants balancing multiple clients

• High-impact work across an enterprise university system

• Opportunity to grow scope as the engagement expands