Senior Security Architect / Cybersecurity Engineer Consultant (Remote)

Job Title: Security Architect / Cybersecurity Engineer Consultant

Location: Fully Remote (Nationwide Candidates Accepted)

Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)

Interview Process: Virtual Interview (Potential 2nd Round Onsite if Required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise security platforms and solutions
• Support Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) implementations and operations
• Assist with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) technologies
• Support Vulnerability Management programs, including scanning, reporting, remediation tracking, and metrics
• Implement and support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions
• Support Security Awareness and Training initiatives
• Deploy and manage endpoint and Linux-based security sensors
• Develop security automation and integration solutions
• Participate in security architecture, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support threat detection, incident response, and defensive security operations
• Assist with system hardening and security configuration for Linux and Windows environments

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Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supporting large enterprise IT environments and system deployments
• 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security technologies, including:
• SIEM
• XDR
• Vulnerability Management
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Endpoint Security
• Cribl or similar security platforms
• 5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using:
• Python
• Bash scripting
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies
• Experience working with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and security configurations
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field (or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on SIEM administration, monitoring, analysis, and reporting experience
• Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards including:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
• CJIS
• IRS 1075
• CMS MARS-E
• CISSP Certification
• Security+ Certification
• Candidates located in or near Columbia, SC are preferred

Additional Information:

• Fully remote position with nationwide candidate consideration
• Preference will be given to candidates who can work onsite if needed
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives within a government environment
• Contract duration is 12 months with strong potential for extension