Genesis10 is currently seeking an Information Security Engineer for a hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is an 18+ month contract opportunity. In this role, you will consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Information Security Engineering. You will be responsible for engineering and supporting both Endpoint and Email security platforms across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, and contributing to the resolution of complex security challenges.
Responsibilities: - Engineer and support endpoint and email security platforms including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, BitLocker, Proofpoint, and FireEye/Mandiant
- Assist in the development of automation and integrations to enhance operational efficiency, telemetry analysis, and threat response capabilities
- Provide security consulting on medium to large-scale projects to ensure alignment with corporate security policies and standards
- Lead and participate in endpoint and email-related security incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery
- Investigate phishing, malware delivery, and other email-based attacks
- Review and correlate endpoint telemetry, email logs, and security alerts to identify anomalies and threats
- Continuously improve security posture through policy tuning, detection engineering, and proactive threat hunting
- Mentor junior engineers and analysts, providing technical guidance
- Create and maintain technical documentation, security standards, and training materials
Requirements: - 5 years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent
- 4 years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 2 years of Windows Administration experience
- 2 years of hands-on experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc)
- Experience supporting enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, FireEye, or similar)
- 2 years of PowerShell or Python experience
- 2 years of SDLC experience
- 1 year of Splunk experience
- Experience analyzing email threats (phishing, malware, URL-based attacks)
- Flexibility to support implementations outside of standard business hours
Desired skills: - Experience working with REST APIs
- Experience with Network Routing
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid environments
- Experience integrating email security, EDR/XDR, and SIEM platforms
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, secure device onboarding, and network segmentation
- Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Experience with phishing detection and email authentication (DMARC, DKIM, SPF)
Pay range: $59.53 - $67.53 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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