Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for Cyber Security Engineer for our client in Secaucus, NJ.

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Job Location: Secaucus, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $60/hr - $62/hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, endpoint security, security operations, or security engineering roles.
• Bachelor s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize endpoint security solutions and controls to protect corporate devices, applications, and sensitive data.
• Perform day-to-day operational support for endpoint security platforms, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance with security standards.
• Provide Level 1 (L1) and operational support for Zscaler services, including user connectivity issues, authentication failures, policy enforcement, web access troubleshooting, and escalation of complex issues.
• Support and administer Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) solutions, including privilege elevation requests, policy management, application control, and endpoint access troubleshooting.
• Monitor endpoint security alerts, investigate suspicious activities, and assist in incident response and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with security engineering teams to implement and enhance endpoint security controls, policies, and configurations.
• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities affecting endpoint devices and endpoint security infrastructure.
• Support deployment, configuration, and maintenance of endpoint protection technologies such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), antivirus, device control, disk encryption, and privilege management solutions.
• Analyze security events using SIEM and endpoint security tools to identify threats and support threat-hunting activities.
• Work with IT support, infrastructure, and application teams to resolve endpoint-related security issues and improve user experience while maintaining security compliance.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge base articles for endpoint security platforms.
• Assist with security audits, compliance initiatives, and remediation activities related to endpoint security controls.
• Participate in security projects, upgrades, and technology implementations to improve the overall security posture.
• Educate end users and IT teams on endpoint security best practices and security awareness.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to cloud security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, or access management technologies preferred.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security certifications, Zscaler certifications, or equivalent are a plus.

Skills:

• Experience supporting and administering endpoint security technologies and security operations processes.
• Knowledge of Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) platforms such as CyberArk EPM, BeyondTrust, Microsoft Intune EPM, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience with SASE Solutions including endpoint DLP and client proxy.
• Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or equivalent.
• Understanding of endpoint hardening, application control, device management, disk encryption, and least-privilege principles.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, and authentication protocols.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including SSO, MFA, SAML, and OAuth.
• Basic scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualification And Education:

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, endpoint security, security operations, or security engineering roles.
• Bachelor s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise endpoint security platforms and day-to-day security operations.