Systems Engineer: III (Senior)

Title: Systems Engineer: III (Senior)

Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid Onsite)
Rate: $50-56/hr w2
Work Requirements: / Holders / Authorized to Work in the US

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Overview

Our client is seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer to lead and maintain security, compliance, and infrastructure efforts across a cloud-based enterprise platform. This role blends technical security operations, policy development, audit facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud-native environments, security frameworks, and DevSecOps principles.

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Role Summary

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and data. This includes leading SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance efforts, developing and enforcing security policies, coordinating incident response and disaster recovery, and supporting client-facing security assessments. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to work across multiple teams and vendors.

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Responsibilities

• Lead SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 audit preparation and execution
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and controls
• Coordinate incident response planning and execution
• Manage business continuity and disaster recovery testing
• Champion DevSecOps principles and embed security into system design
• Respond to client security assessments and negotiate contract language
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application development, data, HR, and legal teams
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation planning
• Support critical alerts and develop incident response strategies
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and trends
• Create and maintain operational documentation
• Participate in security industry groups and conferences
• Provide on-call support for emergency security issues

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Expertise

• 6+ years in Information Security or related IT roles
• Strong background in cloud-based security (AWS preferred)
• Experience with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, IAM, and incident response
• Vendor management and client-facing security experience
• Software development and network forensics knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, AWS Security Specialty
• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus

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Technical Environment

• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Terraform, Snowflake
• Microsoft 365, Okta, Entra
• Security tools: DLP, CASB, IDS/IPS, EDR, encryption
• Legacy systems: Java, JBoss

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and much more!

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