Information Security Engineer

Green Peak Staffing Solutions

Information Security Engineer

Remote,
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
    Location: Utah or NY Metro, Fully Remote
    Employment Type: Full-time

    No third-party candidates or vendors please.

    Candidate Experience Commitment: We value the time and privacy of every candidate who applies. To make sure real people do not get lost in the process, we use a structured hiring process that helps qualified applicants receive the attention they deserve. This includes several steps, with an in-person, skill-based interview as the final stage. Candidates should be willing and able to participate in an in-person, technically focused interview as part of the process.

    Overview

    We are currently interviewing for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer. This role sits within a centralized technology function supporting a complex, multi-site environment with high standards around data protection, operational continuity, and regulatory alignment.

    This position blends hands-on security operations with longer-term engineering and risk mitigation initiatives. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will play a key role in monitoring, responding to, and reducing security risk across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms while contributing to broader security architecture efforts.

    Key Responsibilities

    Security Operations

    • Monitor and analyze security events using enterprise tools such as SIEM, EDR, and related platforms
    • Investigate alerts and support incident response activities, including documentation and remediation tracking
    • Execute and maintain a structured vulnerability management process to reduce exposure across production systems
    • Administer and optimize core security technologies including endpoint protection, email security, application controls, threat intelligence platforms, and security-focused automation tools
    • Track, report, and help remediate security findings and risk metrics
    • Support third-party risk reviews and internal compliance initiatives
      Contribute to security awareness and policy adherence efforts
      Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for security support

    Security Engineering and Risk Management

    • Evaluate new technologies, applications, and SaaS platforms for security impact and provide practical mitigation guidance
    • Participate in formal change management processes and provide security review input
    • Research emerging threats and industry trends and recommend improvements to strengthen the overall security posture
    • Assist in developing and refining security policies, standards, and technical controls
    • Support access management, data protection strategies, and infrastructure security controls across on-premises and cloud environments

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    • Four-year degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
    • Minimum of three years of experience in information security or a related IT role with significant security responsibilities

    Technical Skills

    • Experience supporting Windows and Linux environments, including identity and directory services
    • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, and routing concepts
    • Hands-on experience with authentication protocols, cryptography, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security
    • Experience working with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, and related enterprise security tooling
    • Comfort using automation and artificial intelligence tools to improve security workflows

    Professional Skills

    • Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
    • Strong written documentation and reporting skills
    • Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
    • Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working in both collaborative and remote environments

    Additional Expectations

    • Periodic travel as required
    • Flexibility to work additional hours during security events or critical initiatives

    Compensation

    The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $159,000. Actual compensation will depend on experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and overall alignment with the scope of the role.

    SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Windows Server, Active Directory, TCP/IP Networking, Cloud Security