<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our client's team here in Austin, Texas, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will contribute to the design, maintenance, and optimization of network systems. Collaborating with a team of skilled engineers and project managers, you will play a key part in ensuring seamless network operations and supporting the development of cutting-edge solutions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Design and implement network systems tailored to renewable energy installations.</p><p>• Utilize AutoCAD to edit existing templates and create detailed drawings for fiber communication protocols.</p><p>• Develop XML configurations for point creation and data integration.</p><p>• Work with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor, control, and optimize renewable energy machinery.</p><p>• Perform network module configurations, including IP protocols and real-time sensor data integration.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure efficient system operations and troubleshooting.</p><p>• Provide technical expertise in electrical and mechanical aspects of network systems.</p><p>• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.</p><p>• Support potential fieldwork activities, including commissioning, wire termination, and system checks.</p><p>• Optimize network performance through continuous monitoring and improvements.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an IAM Engineer to strengthen identity governance capabilities for a growing enterprise environment in San Antonio, Texas. This role focuses on enhancing access management processes, improving platform reliability, and supporting secure integration across critical business systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with identity administration tools, strong troubleshooting ability, and a practical understanding of compliance-driven access controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and enhance the Saviynt identity governance platform to support joiner, mover, and leaver processes, automated provisioning, and access oversight.<br>• Configure connections between Saviynt and enterprise technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, HR platforms, databases, cloud services, and other integrated applications using APIs and connectors.<br>• Create and maintain workflows, rules, reports, and validation processes that increase automation, improve data quality, and strengthen governance outcomes.<br>• Monitor system health, review performance trends, and resolve complex technical issues to improve availability, scalability, and operational efficiency.<br>• Partner with cybersecurity teams, application owners, auditors, and business stakeholders to design and refine identity controls and governance solutions.<br>• Support identity modernization efforts through application onboarding, migration-related activities, certification campaigns, and governance improvements.<br>• Produce and maintain operational documentation including support records, runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and technical procedures.<br>• Develop dashboards and reporting capabilities to track provisioning performance, certification progress, platform usage, and compliance metrics.<br>• Contribute to backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning by assisting with testing processes and infrastructure resilience activities.
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Network Architect</strong> to support our client's team here in Austin, Texas. This will be a contract opportunity with potential to become permanent. This position focuses on designing and maintaining reliable network environments while providing hands-on engineering support for controller troubleshooting and repair. The role is well suited for someone who can balance architecture planning with field-level problem solving and is comfortable with travel as part of project and support needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Design and improve network architecture that supports renewable energy systems and related operational infrastructure.</p><p>• Provide engineering support for controller diagnostics, troubleshooting, and break-fix activities in live environments.</p><p>• Evaluate network performance and implement changes that strengthen stability, connectivity, and overall system reliability.</p><p>• Partner with technical teams to align infrastructure decisions with application, security, and operational requirements.</p><p>• Support integration efforts involving cloud platforms, APIs, and connected systems where network architecture plays a critical role.</p><p>• Travel to project or operating sites as needed to investigate issues, support deployments, and assist with technical resolution.</p><p>• Document architecture decisions, support procedures, and remediation steps to promote consistency across environments.</p>
We are looking for a Systems Security Engineer to strengthen and secure enterprise infrastructure for a respected financial institution in San Antonio, Texas. This position blends hands-on systems administration with a strong security focus, making it well suited for someone who can protect Windows-based environments while advancing consistent controls across the organization. The individual in this role will help elevate the company’s security posture through practical hardening measures, policy enforcement, and close collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, deploy, and support secure infrastructure solutions across both on-premises systems and cloud-based platforms.<br>• Manage and enhance Microsoft security and identity tools, including Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Active Directory, and Group Policy, to improve control and visibility.<br>• Define and apply security configuration standards that align with recognized benchmarks and enterprise best practices.<br>• Drive initiatives related to server hardening, patching, vulnerability resolution, and ongoing configuration oversight.<br>• Create and maintain endpoint protection standards and device compliance rules to support a secure user environment.<br>• Review security alerts, examine potential threats, and coordinate timely corrective actions with the appropriate teams.<br>• Partner with infrastructure, networking, and IT leadership to promote standardized security processes and technology practices.<br>• Provide administration and support for core Windows Server services and related enterprise infrastructure components.<br>• Contribute to audits, risk reviews, and compliance activities associated with regulated financial environments.