Job#: 3034372 Job Description: We are hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer!Role: Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Data Scanning)
Supporting: Large Financial Services Client
Location: Hybrid - Merrifield, VA
Assignment Type: Contract Only
Duration: ~12 Months
Role Overview: This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead enterprise data scanning initiatives from concept through full implementation and optimization. In this role, you will combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering to strengthen data security operations, drive innovation, and enhance enterprise-wide data protection strategies.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise data scanning and classification solutions
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional cybersecurity teams
- Evaluate and recommend solutions to address evolving security and business needs
- Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution
- Develop and maintain technical documentation (architecture diagrams, runbooks, user stories)
- Collaborate with internal teams to support solution deployment and operational success
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service maturity efforts
- Present technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and stakeholder alignment
Qualifications:- 3-5+ years of experience in system design, administration, and cybersecurity engineering
- 3-5+ years of experience with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, DNS, proxy configurations)
- Hands-on experience with data scanning/classification tools (e.g., BigID, Varonis)
- Experience supporting incident, problem, and change management processes
- Strong experience with Linux administration
- Familiarity with container platforms (AKS, Docker, Helm)
- Working knowledge of automation and machine learning concepts
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
- CISSP certification is a plus
Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $75.25 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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