<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a <strong>Cyber Security Engineer</strong> <strong>(contract).</strong> In this role, you will help protect and strengthen a complex enterprise technology environment. This role is responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats, security incidents, and suspicious activity across on-premises and cloud-based systems. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments</li><li>Review and manage escalated security alerts to determine severity, impact, and appropriate response actions</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and recommend remediation and mitigation strategies</li><li>Perform proactive threat hunting using available security tools and threat intelligence sources</li><li>Analyze security logs, alerts, and system activity to identify potential threats and indicators of compromise</li><li>Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents</li><li>Support digital forensics investigations and evidence collection activities</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve incident response procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation</li><li>Participate in security assessments, audits, tabletop exercises, and adversary simulation activities</li><li>Assist in enhancing detection rules, monitoring capabilities, and response processes</li><li>Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and industry trends</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and best practices</li><li>Document investigation findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuous improvement</li></ul><p><br></p>