Security Engineer IV (Contractor)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Security Engineer IV to lead cybersecurity initiatives for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring robust security integration and alignment with existing operations. This role requires deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities to manage complex security processes and systems effectively. As a long-term contract position, this opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the collection and documentation of cybersecurity requirements for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring technical precision and alignment with organizational standards.
• Oversee the deployment and integration of vulnerability management tools, including host agents and supplemental scanners, while enabling authenticated scanning.
• Manage the onboarding of new brands and domains into threat intelligence monitoring systems to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Facilitate the ingestion of critical log sources into centralized data repositories, ensuring comprehensive visibility beyond existing tools.
• Develop and implement detection rules for newly integrated systems to support proactive threat identification.
• Provide support for service transitions and new requirements associated with mergers and acquisitions, ensuring continuity in alerting, detection, and automation.
• Create and update incident response playbooks and processes to align with audit standards and organizational guidelines.
• Lead large-scale incident response efforts, conducting reviews and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security operations seamlessly within tight timelines, focusing on risk mitigation.
• Enhance automation capabilities for incident response and threat remediation using advanced tools and platforms.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven expertise in vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response within complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as CrowdStrike, SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Qualys, Tenable).
• Advanced knowledge of network and endpoint security, including log ingestion pipelines and authenticated scanning methodologies.
• Proficiency in automation and orchestration tools for incident response and phishing remediation.
• Familiarity with cloud security in hybrid environments, including platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to coordinate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex integrations under tight timelines while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and risk reduction.