Security Engineer


Brooksource
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Skills
- Information Security
- Stacks Blockchain
- Leadership
- Pivotal
- Workflow
- Privacy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Engineering Support
- Operational Risk
- Requirements Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Partnership
- User Stories
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Mentorship
- Computer Science
- Security Engineering
- System Administration
- Python
- Windows PowerShell
- Scripting
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Distribution
- Debugging
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Delivery
- Version Control
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Computer Networking
- Firewall
- Cloud Computing
- Network Security
- Network Protocols
- Network
- Wireshark
- Tcpdump
- NetFlow
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Management
- ServiceNow
- OWASP
- Software Development
- DevOps
- Terraform
- Git
- Jenkins
- Nexus
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Cisco Certifications
- CISSP
Summary
Remote
This is a Remote role.
Compensation: $70 - $85 per hour
Contract to Hire
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our Enterprise Information Security Group (EISG) as a Security Engineer in a newly created, advanced role focused on automation and operational engineering. You will provide technical expertise in designing, engineering, implementing, and supporting innovative on-premises and cloud-based solutions using existing technology stacks. As a key resource, you will help build secure, scalable, and maintainable operational capabilities, working closely with security leadership, engineering teams, and business stakeholders. This position requires a self-starter who can understand and communicate complex topics, translate requirements into practical engineering outcomes, and collaborate across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and zero trust environments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering automation-focused initiatives from concept through implementation and ongoing operational support.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop, maintain, and support secure automation and operational engineering solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Design and implement operational workflows and remediation capabilities to enhance efficiency, consistency, and resilience in security and infrastructure processes.
- Protect key infrastructure in compliance with privacy, security, business resiliency, and compliance frameworks as defined.
- Provide hands-on engineering support for security systems, platform integrations, and configuration administration to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational requirements, engineering standards, and support considerations are incorporated into platform deployments.
- Document, standardize, and improve engineering processes balancing security, operational stability, and business needs.
- Build relationships with infrastructure and development groups to integrate security principles into engineering design and deployments.
- Develop partnerships with IT production and engineering teams to drive security initiatives.
- Analyze operational issues, identify opportunities for automation and integration, and implement improvements across infrastructure and security platforms.
- Design and implement extensible and maintainable enterprise-grade solutions using existing toolsets.
- Work with the team to develop user stories for key security initiatives and support delivery from concept through implementation.
- Engage and communicate with stakeholders throughout project planning and execution to ensure alignment on requirements, security expectations, and implementation outcomes.
- Develop high-quality technical content including automation tools, reference architectures, and baselines to support partners and internal teams.
- Attend and fully engage in change and project management meetings.
- Mentor and invest in the development of team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- College degree in technology, computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operational engineering, automation, security engineering, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.
- Intermediate or higher proficiency in Python and PowerShell development, including hands-on scripting, object-oriented programming, modules and package distribution, and independent troubleshooting and debugging.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including source control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab and pipeline development.
- Strong networking knowledge, including micro-segmentation, firewalls, packet capture analysis, troubleshooting, and hybrid cloud/on-premises/zero trust environments.
- Hands-on experience working with REST APIs, including secure integration patterns and best practices for connecting and automating across multiple tools.
- Deep understanding of network security best practices, secure connectivity patterns, and core network protocols.
- Hands-on experience with network traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and NetFlow data.
- Experience supporting and engineering solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), including operational administration and integration.
- Experience with container technologies and platforms, including Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes development and deployments.
- Detailed understanding of Kubernetes architecture and security, containerization, infrastructure as code, and enterprise automation practices.
- Knowledge of secrets management practices, including secure retrieval and usage of secrets from a centralized secrets platform.
- Experience with ServiceNow administration or development is preferred, including scoped applications, Flow Designer, and catalog item development.
- Understanding of security frameworks and practices including NIST, OWASP, CIS, CVSS, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and secure software development lifecycle principles.
- Proficiency with relevant DevOps tooling such as Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Nexus Repository Manager, and related platforms is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across a wide audience of stakeholders and clearly explain complex technical topics.
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically, operate as a motivated self-starter, and be recognized as a technical leader within the security organization.
- CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent security credentials are preferred.
- Dice Id: 10110651
- Position Id: a1Wcv000000j8hNEAQ
- Posted 5 hours ago
Company Info
Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.
We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!
Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.
Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Partnerships:
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
- AWS Partner
- Salesforce Partner
- Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
- Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
- Tableau Services Partner
- Snowflake Partner
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner
Awards (Extended):
- Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
- Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
- 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
- Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
- Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
- Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
- Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
- Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014

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