Cyber Security Engineer

Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA

Job type: Contract

Description:

• Collaborate on the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Help design, configure, and operate security tools and solutions; integrate them into existing systems.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats.
• Utilise PowerShell scripting for automation and to reduce the organisation's attack surface.
• Develop and maintain secure APIs for data exchange and system integration.
• Create and manage Power BI dashboards for tracking security metrics and trends.
• Analyse logs, network traffic, and other data to detect and resolve security issues.
• Conduct forensic analysis during and after security incidents to identify root causes and assess their impact.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, network protocols, Windows Server, Linux, firewalls, encryption, and IDS/IPS systems.
• Experience with Power BI for security data visualisation and reporting.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret system logs and network data.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Azure and cloud security best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.