Cybersecurity Engineer - Hybrid at Irving, TX (Onsite 3 Days a Week) - 3-6 Months Contract to Hire

Job Details:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Hybrid at Irving, TX (Onsite 3 Days a Week)

Duration: 3-6 Months Contract to Hire (No Conversion Fee)

Overview of Project/Project Description:

The client is undergoing a strategic integration of its recently acquired Omni business unit into the broader enterprise infrastructure. This initiative, led by the CISO s team, involves critical cybersecurity engineering tasks such as domain consolidation, Active Directory restructuring, cloud security hardening (particularly AWS), and standardizing SOC operations. The environment demands proactive cybersecurity leadership someone who can design security into infrastructure from the ground up rather than retrofitting it post-deployment.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can own multiple domains and drive security improvements across AWS cloud infrastructure, endpoint systems, email security (Proofpoint), and SOC tuning efforts. The current team includes a GRC specialist, a senior Azure-focused engineer, and network/system admins, with plans to grow dedicated AppSec and network security resources in the near future.

Skills Required:

• Security Engineering Expertise across multiple areas:
• Endpoint Security
• Threat Hunting
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Email Security (Proofpoint)
• Cloud Security (AWS Required):
• Secure AWS environments (IAM policies, configuration best practices)
• Define and implement AWS security policies
• Support parity with Azure audit mode setup
• SOC Tuning & Integration:
• Optimize log ingestion and event correlation
• Reduce false positives and enhance alert fidelity
• Security Stack Familiarity:
• CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Tenable, AlienVault, Black Kite
• Incident Response & Threat Analysis:
• Participate in incident response and forensic investigations
• Tune SIEM rules and alerts (AlienVault)
• Vulnerability Management:
• Use tools like Tenable for scanning and remediation
• Compliance Support:
• Work with GRC to maintain standards (SOX, PCI, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong consulting-style presence with ability to guide less-technical stakeholders (especially around AWS security)
• Experience in enterprise-scale cloud security transformation
• Familiarity with standard frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls)
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Previous exposure to M&A-driven infrastructure consolidation is a plus