Cybersecurity Engineer in Richmond, VA (REMOTE)

[11:03 am, 5/2/2026] Suny : One of our premier clients is looking for a a Cybersecurity Engineer in Richmond, VA (REMOTE) for a contract position. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP indicating (1) current location (2) desired hourly rate, W2 or 1099? (3) Your email address.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Administer and Maintain EDR Tools, Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility for each covered locality.
•    Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality.
•    Regularly update the EDR platform and agents to the latest versions.
•    Review and adjust security policies.
•    Conduct health checks to ensure the EDR system is functioning properly.
•    Investigate and remediate unexcepted agent behavior
•    Ensure that Integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified
•    Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System, Maintain and update the vulnerability management platform and agents
•    Conduct health checks to ensure the VMS system is functioning properly.
•    Tune scan policies to reduce false positives and improve accuracy for each covered locality
•    Ensure asset inventory is accurate and up to date for each covered locality
•    Configure and schedule scans for each covered locality.
•    Investigate and remediate unexpected agent behavior
•    Ensure that integrations are working as required and troubleshoot when issues are identified
•    Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and issues submitted through the ticketing system and SOC
•    Maintain and update the Remote Monitoring and Management platform and agents
•    Accurately document customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions
•    Escalate complex or unresolved issues as needed
•    Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met and follow up with customers as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:
•    Administer and Maintain EDR Tools
•    Administer and Maintain Vulnerability Management System
•    Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Relevant certifications preferred.