Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

San Jose, CA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 50 minutes ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
Travel Required
On-site
$75 to $80 per hour
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Skills

  • Security Controls
  • FOCUS
  • Cyber Security
  • Security Engineering
  • Incident Management
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • CISSP
  • NIST SP 800 Series
  • SaaS
  • Cloud Security

Summary

Job Title:-Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Location:-San Jose, CA

Duration:-6 Months

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with strong hands-on experience across modern enterprise security platforms and architectures. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls to strengthen both internal and external security posture, with a focus on SaaS integrations and third-party risk. The ideal candidate is technical, proactive, and capable of independently identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks.

Required Qualifications:

  • 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • CrowdStrike
    • Okta
  • Proven ability to independently monitor, triage, and investigate security events
  • Experience performing threat hunting and incident response
  • Experience conducting red team or offensive security activities
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • CISSP certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in regulated environments (e.g., utilities / critical infrastructure)
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Experience with SaaS and cloud security environments

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  • Dice Id: 10501310
  • Position Id: 2026-4417/1827
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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