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Cybersecurity Engineer
<p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled <strong>Cybersecurity Engineer</strong> to join our client&#39;s IT security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect the organization&#39;s networks, systems, applications, and data. The ideal candidate will have experience with security architecture, threat prevention, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security.</p><p>This contract opportunity offers the chance to work on critical cybersecurity initiatives while helping strengthen the organization&#39;s overall security posture.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Security Infrastructure:</strong> Design, implement, and maintain security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, VPNs, and web security solutions.</li><li><strong>Threat Detection &amp; Response:</strong> Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.</li><li><strong>Vulnerability Management:</strong> Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, penetration testing coordination, and remediation activities.</li><li><strong>Cloud Security:</strong> Secure cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform by implementing best practices and security controls.</li><li><strong>Security Architecture:</strong> Assist in designing secure network, server, and application architectures to reduce organizational risk.</li><li><strong>Identity &amp; Access Management:</strong> Support access control initiatives, privileged access management, multi-factor authentication, and identity governance processes.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Governance:</strong> Ensure security controls align with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.</li><li><strong>Security Automation:</strong> Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities.</li><li><strong>Documentation:</strong> Create and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with IT, infrastructure, development, and business teams to integrate security into technology initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Engineer, or similar information security role.</li><li>Strong understanding of network security, system security, and security architecture principles.</li><li>Experience with firewalls, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS solutions, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability management tools.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud security technologies and best practices within Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.</li><li>Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Terraform.</li><li>Familiarity with security frameworks including NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&amp;CK.</li><li>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and incident response skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 76 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled <strong>Cybersecurity Engineer</strong> to join our client&#39;s IT security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect the organization&#39;s networks, systems, applications, and data. The ideal candidate will have experience with security architecture, threat prevention, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security.</p><p>This contract opportunity offers the chance to work on critical cybersecurity initiatives while helping strengthen the organization&#39;s overall security posture.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Security Infrastructure:</strong> Design, implement, and maintain security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, VPNs, and web security solutions.</li><li><strong>Threat Detection &amp; Response:</strong> Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.</li><li><strong>Vulnerability Management:</strong> Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, penetration testing coordination, and remediation activities.</li><li><strong>Cloud Security:</strong> Secure cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform by implementing best practices and security controls.</li><li><strong>Security Architecture:</strong> Assist in designing secure network, server, and application architectures to reduce organizational risk.</li><li><strong>Identity &amp; Access Management:</strong> Support access control initiatives, privileged access management, multi-factor authentication, and identity governance processes.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Governance:</strong> Ensure security controls align with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.</li><li><strong>Security Automation:</strong> Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities.</li><li><strong>Documentation:</strong> Create and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with IT, infrastructure, development, and business teams to integrate security into technology initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Cybersecurity Engineer Job in Nashville, TN | Robert Half