Senior Security Engineer

Title: Senior Security Engineer

Location: Tempe, AZ (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite)
Type: Contract

Our client is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join their team in Tempe, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Security Operations: Monitor and analyze security alerts and incidents, responding promptly to mitigate potential threats and breaches.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implement and manage IAM solutions to ensure appropriate access controls and user authentication mechanisms.
• Asset Security: Develop and implement strategies to safeguard organizational assets, including data, hardware, and software.
• Security Assessment and Testing: Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
• Security and Risk Management: Lead initiatives to assess, prioritize, and mitigate security risks across various systems and platforms.
• Security Architecture and Engineering: Design and deploy robust security architectures to protect against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Software Development Security: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Communication and Network Security: provide guidance for communication protocols and network infrastructure to maintain secure data transmission and prevent unauthorized access.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on supporting tools such as Office 365, Azure, Sentinel One EDR & XDR, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender, and Proofpoint.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001/27002).
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Technology Project Management experience preferred.
• Other information security related tasks as required.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are preferred.