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Systems Security Engineer

West Valley City, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
Want to build security, not just maintain it?This isn’t a role where you’ll inherit a mature security program, spend your days updating policies, or stay buried in one narrow piece of the environment.We’re looking for an experienced security focused Systems Engineer who wants to take real ownership of security and compliance while staying hands-on with the technology behind it.You’ll serve as a go-to security expert across the organization, partnering closely with IT leadership to strengthen the security program, advance CMMC and NIST compliance, and tackle infrastructure and systems initiatives along the way.And yes, there’s a pretty great perk: work four 10-hour days and get a three-day weekend every week. Why This Role Is DifferentThis is a newly created position, which means there’s an opportunity to put your fingerprints on the security program rather than simply stepping into someone else’s playbook.You’ll have:<ul><li>Ownership: Help build, mature, and operationalize the security and compliance program.</li><li>Executive visibility: Work closely with IT leadership and the CTO on security strategy, risk, and framework roadmaps.</li><li>Hands-on technical work: Security is the priority, but you’ll still work with systems, infrastructure, identity, endpoints, networking, Microsoft 365, and cloud technologies.</li><li>Autonomy: You’ll be trusted to own projects, make recommendations, communicate risk, and drive initiatives forward.</li><li>Variety: Work across security, compliance, infrastructure, and systems rather than being siloed into one narrow function.</li><li>A 4/10 schedule: Four workdays. Three-day weekends. Enough said.</li></ul>What You’ll OwnYour center of gravity will be security and compliance, particularly within a government contracting environment.You’ll:<ul><li>Drive readiness and ongoing compliance for CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171.</li><li>Support SOC 2 and PCI DSS initiatives, including control design, evidence collection, remediation, and audit coordination.</li><li>Take security and infrastructure projects from idea to implementation, managing timelines, stakeholders, vendors, risks, and deliverables.</li><li>Administer and improve security technologies across endpoint protection, IAM, SIEM, MFA, email security, vulnerability management, and logging.</li><li>Lead access reviews, security awareness efforts, phishing simulations, and incident-response tabletop exercises.</li><li>Develop the policies, procedures, and security plans required for compliance, then make sure those controls actually work in the real world.</li><li>Partner with leadership on security risk, vendor reviews, customer requirements, and business decisions.</li><li>Roll up your sleeves alongside the IT team on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, servers, networking, endpoints, identity, and other infrastructure initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-30T22:13:44Z

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
155000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
Senior Cloud Security Engineer Company OverviewA global firm based in Los Angeles, California is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen its cybersecurity program across cloud, data, endpoint, identity, and enterprise environments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative technology organization where security, risk management, and operational excellence are critical to the business. Role SummaryThe Senior Cloud Security Engineer will be a hands-on member of the Information Security team responsible for securing cloud infrastructure, enterprise data platforms, endpoints, identities, and business-critical systems. This role has a particular emphasis on Microsoft Azure security and will partner closely with data engineering and technology teams to secure modern cloud-based data environments. The ideal candidate combines strong cloud security architecture and engineering expertise with practical experience across security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, data protection, and risk management. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a security engineering resource for Microsoft Azure architecture, integrations, network security, identity, access controls, secrets management, and cloud security posture.</li><li>Partner with data engineering teams to secure cloud-based data and analytics platforms through appropriate authentication, encryption, network controls, logging, and secrets management.</li><li>Review security configurations and architecture for new cloud, application, and data platform integrations prior to production deployment.</li><li>Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events involving cloud, endpoint, email, identity, data protection, and enterprise systems.</li><li>Lead vulnerability identification, prioritization, remediation tracking, patch management, and cloud security configuration improvements.</li><li>Support identity security initiatives including Microsoft Entra ID, conditional access, managed identities, least privilege, and identity governance.</li><li>Develop and enhance cloud security monitoring, alerting, data protection, and incident response capabilities.</li><li>Apply Infrastructure-as-Code practices to help automate, standardize, and enforce secure cloud configurations.</li><li>Conduct security assessments and collaborate with technology vendors and managed security providers to identify and remediate risk.</li><li>Support governance, risk, compliance, audit, business continuity, and disaster recovery activities across the organization.</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>3 days onsite, 2 days remote</li><li>Hands-on security engineering role spanning cloud infrastructure, data platforms, security operations, and enterprise security</li><li>Close collaboration with data engineering, IT, technology vendors, and managed security providers</li><li>Opportunity to work across a broad cybersecurity technology stack within a highly regulated environment</li><li>Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States</li></ul>
2026-09-18T18:34:13Z

Senior Security Engineer (IT)

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for a Senior Security Engineer for our client in the Milwaukee area. This role will help strengthen and support enterprise security operations across a mix of internal systems and client-facing environments. It focuses on security tooling, threat detection, incident response, infrastructure hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong systems and security background, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and can work independently while collaborating with infrastructure, operations, and compliance teams. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Manage and improve core security technologies including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management platforms, identity and access controls, email security, and centralized logging solutions.</li><li>Investigate security events, suspicious activity, and high-priority alerts while coordinating containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.</li><li>Enhance threat detection capabilities through custom alerting, security analytics, correlation rules, and dashboard development.</li><li>Drive security hardening initiatives across Windows environments, Active Directory, servers, applications, and supporting infrastructure.</li><li>Lead vulnerability remediation efforts by identifying risks, prioritizing findings, validating fixes, and tracking trends.</li><li>Support endpoint security operations including malware investigations, ransomware response, identity-related threats, and advanced troubleshooting.</li><li>Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 security technologies such as Defender, Conditional Access, MFA, Exchange security controls, and identity governance features.</li><li>Partner with leadership and compliance stakeholders during audits, risk assessments, and remediation activities.</li><li>Develop and maintain operational documentation including security standards, technical procedures, and incident response playbooks.</li><li>Participate in security-related projects that improve visibility, resilience, automation, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Provide technical guidance to junior team members and assist with knowledge sharing across the organization.</li><li>Participate in escalation and after-hours support for critical security incidents as needed.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T22:13:45Z

Sr. IT Security Engineer

Bensalem, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Sr. IT Security Engineer to join our team in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will lead efforts to design, implement, and manage security solutions that safeguard the organization’s infrastructure and data. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing advanced threat detection systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and driving compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities:• Design and deploy centralized security monitoring systems and advanced threat detection solutions to enhance incident response capabilities.• Oversee intrusion detection and prevention systems, analyzing and responding to suspicious activities to mitigate risks.• Implement and maintain network-based security solutions while establishing data privacy policies.• Perform regular vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus, identifying and remediating security gaps.• Develop strategies for zero-day threat protection and manage endpoint protection technologies to prevent malware.• Configure and manage identity and access management systems, such as Okta, to ensure secure user authentication.• Architect secure network solutions, including firewalls, web content filtering, and data loss prevention systems.• Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and provide periodic reports on security posture.• Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to promote security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance.• Monitor and manage security devices to protect systems from internal and external threats.
2026-09-23T18:08:46Z

Cyber Security Engineer

Memphis, TN
remote
Temporary / Contract
110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
<ul><li>Monitor security events, alerts, and logs from various security platforms and systems.</li><li>Investigate potential threats, suspicious activity, and security incidents.</li><li>Support the operation and optimization of security monitoring and detection capabilities.</li><li>Develop and maintain alerting, escalation, and response procedures.</li><li>Analyze emerging threat trends and recommend appropriate defensive measures.</li><li>Participate in incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.</li><li>Conduct forensic investigations and root-cause analysis following security incidents.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners during security events.</li><li>Document incident findings, lessons learned, and remediation recommendations.</li><li>Assist in the development and testing of incident response plans and playbooks.</li><li>Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.</li><li>Evaluate security findings and prioritize risks based on impact and likelihood.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to resolve vulnerabilities.</li><li>Validate remediation efforts through testing and follow-up assessments.</li><li>Support penetration testing activities and security reviews.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain security controls across networks and systems.</li><li>Review network architectures and recommend improvements to reduce security risk.</li><li>Support segmentation, secure connectivity, remote access, and perimeter security initiatives.</li><li>Harden systems and services according to security standards and best practices.</li><li>Evaluate infrastructure changes for potential security implications.</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of cloud security controls and policies.</li><li>Monitor cloud environments for security risks and configuration issues.</li><li>Support identity, access, encryption, and workload security initiatives.</li><li>Conduct cloud security assessments and recommend remediation strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with cloud and engineering teams to implement security-by-design principles.</li><li>Support user provisioning, privileged access controls, and authentication solutions.</li><li>Participate in access reviews and governance initiatives.</li><li>Implement and maintain identity security controls, including multi-factor authentication.</li><li>Monitor for unauthorized access attempts and suspicious account activity.</li><li>Assist with role-based access control and least-privilege enforcement.</li><li>Conduct security risk assessments for systems, projects, and third-party relationships.</li><li>Assist with policy development, security standards, and governance initiatives.</li><li>Support audit readiness and compliance-related activities.</li><li>Track remediation plans and provide security recommendations to stakeholders.</li><li>Promote security awareness and secure practices across the organization.</li><li>Design and implement technical security controls and solutions.</li><li>Evaluate new technologies and security tools.</li><li>Participate in architecture reviews for infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms.</li><li>Develop automation and process improvements to increase security efficiency.</li><li>Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and technical standards.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T19:18:48Z

Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Naperville, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 148000.00 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Engineer to support and secure a hybrid Microsoft environment spanning both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with deep experience across traditional server and network infrastructure, along with responsibility for enterprise security tooling, threat monitoring, and ongoing security operations. The organization is currently in a hybrid state and actively transforming to a more cloud-centric environment, so this individual will play a key role in both day-to-day operational security and longer-term modernization efforts. Based on general knowledge. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and secure core infrastructure, including servers, networks, firewalls, switches, VPNs, and related systems in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Administer, maintain, and optimize security tools such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, SIEM, email security, identity and access management, and monitoring platforms. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Monitor infrastructure and security events, investigate alerts, respond to incidents, and support remediation efforts. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with infrastructure and leadership teams to strengthen security controls across Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, and related platforms. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support the company’s transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions by helping design and implement secure architectures and best practices. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management coordination, system hardening, and access reviews across servers, endpoints, and network devices. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, procedures, and incident response processes. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with compliance, audit readiness, and security improvement initiatives. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure reliable infrastructure performance and effective security coverage. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
2026-09-22T19:13:46Z

Cyber Security Engineer

St. Louis Park, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and advance our security environment. This position will focus on protecting infrastructure, applications, and data by developing practical safeguards, evaluating risk, and improving defensive capabilities across the organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, sound judgment during security events, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams throughout the business. Responsibilities:• Develop, deploy, and refine security controls that protect enterprise networks, systems, and business-critical information.• Monitor the security landscape for suspicious activity, investigate alerts, and coordinate timely response actions when issues arise.• Review technical environments against defined security expectations and support secure day-to-day operation and maintenance practices.• Identify weaknesses across infrastructure, applications, and configurations, then drive remediation efforts to reduce exposure.• Evaluate third-party vendors for adherence to organizational security standards and risk management expectations.• Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to embed security requirements into projects and operational processes.• Track emerging threats, tools, and best practices, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen the overall security posture.• Help ensure compliance with relevant privacy, security, and regulatory obligations through assessments, documentation, and control validation.• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders on security best practices related to networks, cloud services, web applications, and email protection.
2026-09-22T10:53:43Z

Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA
remote
Temporary / Contract
65.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
The Security Engineer is responsible for protecting enterprise systems, networks, endpoints, cloud environments, identities, and data from security threats. This position will implement and manage security technologies while supporting vulnerability management, incident response, detection engineering, cloud security, and security automation.The ideal candidate has broad security engineering experience with strong exposure to cloud platforms, SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity security, firewalls, vulnerability management, and automation.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise security technologies.</li><li>Monitor and investigate security events, alerts, and suspicious activity.</li><li>Manage SIEM platforms and develop detection and alerting capabilities.</li><li>Support EDR/XDR platforms across enterprise endpoints.</li><li>Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.</li><li>Participate in security incident response and root-cause analysis.</li><li>Secure AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.</li><li>Implement identity security controls including MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, and least-privilege access.</li><li>Manage network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.</li><li>Support Zero Trust security initiatives.</li><li>Automate security tasks and workflows using Python or PowerShell.</li><li>Perform security hardening and configuration reviews.</li><li>Support threat modeling and security risk assessments.</li><li>Work with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and application teams to remediate security risks.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T14:28:41Z

Cybersecurity Engineer

Nashville, TN
remote
Temporary / Contract
70.00 - 82.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our client's IT security team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect the organization's networks, systems, applications, and data. The ideal candidate will have experience with security architecture, threat prevention, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security.This contract opportunity offers the chance to work on critical cybersecurity initiatives while helping strengthen the organization's overall security posture. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Security Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, VPNs, and web security solutions.</li><li>Threat Detection & Response: Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Vulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, penetration testing coordination, and remediation activities.</li><li>Cloud Security: Secure cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform by implementing best practices and security controls.</li><li>Security Architecture: Assist in designing secure network, server, and application architectures to reduce organizational risk.</li><li>Identity & Access Management: Support access control initiatives, privileged access management, multi-factor authentication, and identity governance processes.</li><li>Compliance & Governance: Ensure security controls align with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.</li><li>Security Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities.</li><li>Documentation: Create and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with IT, infrastructure, development, and business teams to integrate security into technology initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T16:38:42Z

Cyber Security Engineer

Brookfield, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and support the security of our technology environment in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In this role, you will help safeguard infrastructure, applications, networks, and data by building effective controls, assessing risk, and responding to security concerns. You will work closely with cross-functional technical teams to improve resilience, reduce exposure, and promote practical security standards across daily operations. Responsibilities: • Build, configure, and sustain security measures across cloud platforms, network infrastructure, servers, and endpoint devices. • Review security monitoring data, analyze suspicious activity, and investigate alerts generated through enterprise security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or QRadar. • Perform vulnerability reviews, prioritize findings based on risk, and partner with technical teams to drive timely remediation. • Contribute to identity and access management efforts by supporting multi-factor authentication, privileged access controls, and role-based permissions. • Take part in incident response activities by assisting with investigation, containment, recovery, and follow-up documentation. • Support audit readiness, compliance activities, and the creation or refinement of security policies and standards. • Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to embed sound security practices into projects, system changes, and operational processes. • Assess emerging security technologies and provide recommendations that improve the organization’s overall defensive capabilities. • Create and maintain security procedures, playbooks, and technical documentation to support consistent operations and response efforts. • Advise internal teams on security awareness, risk reduction, and practical approaches to protecting systems and information.
2026-09-28T20:28:44Z

Cyber Security Engineer

Plano, TX
onsite
Temporary to Hire
51.46 - 59.59 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support and strengthen enterprise security operations in Plano, Texas. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on security specialist who can blend engineering expertise with incident response, data protection, and infrastructure security. The role will contribute to the design of resilient security controls, advance detection and response capabilities, and partner across teams to improve overall cyber defense maturity. Responsibilities: • Build, deploy, and refine enterprise security technologies that protect networks, endpoints, cloud resources, and sensitive information. • Drive technical ownership of core security platforms such as secure access solutions, firewalls, SIEM tools, endpoint security, and related defensive controls. • Establish and maintain security architecture guidelines, technical standards, and hardened configuration practices aligned with Zero Trust principles. • Lead complex cyber investigations, coordinate response activities, perform threat hunting, and determine root causes for security events. • Create and enhance detection content, correlation logic, and automated workflows to improve visibility and speed of response across security systems. • Direct data protection and insider risk initiatives, including policy development and tuning across Microsoft 365, endpoints, and cloud environments. • Review network security designs and configuration changes, offering expert guidance on segmentation, VPNs, secure access, and broader infrastructure protection strategies. • Oversee vulnerability assessment efforts, prioritize remediation plans, support audit readiness, and help address compliance obligations across applicable frameworks. • Mentor less experienced team members while communicating technical risks, recommendations, and project updates to business and technology stakeholders. • Maintain clear documentation such as standards, procedures, runbooks, and architecture artifacts while identifying opportunities to improve automation and operational efficiency.
2026-09-30T12:53:44Z

Security Engineer

Jacksonville, FL
remote
Temporary / Contract
- USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Security Engineer to help design, implement, and support cybersecurity solutions across a complex enterprise environment. This role will focus on securing infrastructure, responding to threats, enhancing security operations, and improving the organization's overall security posture.Responsibilities<ul><li>Implement and manage security technologies including EDR, SIEM, firewalls, and email security solutions</li><li>Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents</li><li>Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation planning</li><li>Support threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response initiatives</li><li>Configure and maintain security policies, controls, and monitoring tools</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to enhance security</li><li>Conduct security reviews and risk assessments</li><li>Assist with compliance efforts and security best practices</li><li>Create and maintain security documentation and procedures</li></ul>
2026-10-16T10:38:42Z

Lead Data Security Engineer

Johns Creek, GA
remote
Temporary to Hire
57.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Data Security Engineer to drive and enhance enterprise-wide data protection initiatives across cloud and on-premises environments. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data security programs focused on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), data governance, and information protection.The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise with strong leadership capabilities, helping to safeguard sensitive data, improve security posture, support compliance initiatives, and mentor other security professionals. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of enterprise DLP and CASB programs.</li><li>Architect and manage data discovery, classification, labeling, and protection strategies across cloud and on-prem environments.</li><li>Drive enterprise data governance and information protection initiatives throughout the data lifecycle.</li><li>Conduct and lead DLP investigations, incident response activities, and remediation efforts involving sensitive data exposure or exfiltration risks.</li><li>Integrate data security telemetry into security monitoring and detection platforms to improve visibility and threat detection capabilities.</li><li>Partner with Security Operations and Threat Hunting teams to identify and investigate potential data exfiltration threats.</li><li>Support internal audits, compliance requirements, legal hold processes, and eDiscovery activities.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend security technologies, vendors, and platform enhancements related to data protection and cloud security.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to establish and enforce data protection standards.</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security team members and cross-functional partners.</li></ul>*Please note: This position is onsite Monday-Friday in Johns Creek, GA. Do not apply to this posting if you're not already local to metro Atlanta and willing to work 100% onsite. No exceptions will be made.
2026-10-13T19:18:48Z

Cyber Security Engineer

Appleton, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support enterprise security initiatives for a construction organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening security processes, advising business and project teams on secure implementation practices, and helping deploy tools that improve the overall security posture. The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience along with the ability to guide stakeholders through security requirements in a practical, project-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Design and refine cybersecurity processes that support consistent execution across enterprise projects and operational activities. • Partner with business teams and project stakeholders to provide security guidance and ensure initiatives align with organizational risk expectations. • Implement and maintain security technologies, including firewall and endpoint protection solutions, to improve defense capabilities across the environment. • Oversee security involvement in project delivery by evaluating requirements, identifying risks, and recommending effective safeguards. • Configure and support enterprise firewall platforms such as Check Point and Cisco ASA to maintain secure network boundaries. • Contribute to cybersecurity standards, policies, and compliance practices by aligning engineering activities with established control requirements. • Perform security engineering tasks related to configuration management, tool optimization, and ongoing protection improvements. • Collaborate with IT and security teams to strengthen enterprise security architecture and support long-range cybersecurity strategy.
2026-10-16T20:48:49Z

Senior Systems Engineer

Framingham, MA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support and enhance a secure enterprise technology environment in Framingham, Massachusetts. This role focuses on maintaining reliable infrastructure across cloud and on-premises platforms while strengthening identity, endpoint, and server operations. The ideal candidate brings deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise, sound engineering judgment, and a track record of delivering well-documented technical solutions in regulated settings. Responsibilities: • Administer and optimize enterprise platforms across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Windows Server environments. • Manage hybrid infrastructure operations spanning cloud services and on-premises systems to ensure stability, performance, and secure access. • Support endpoint and server management for Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, applying configuration standards, policy controls, and lifecycle best practices. • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, identity, and collaboration issues, driving timely resolution and minimizing operational disruption. • Lead or contribute to technical projects that improve core infrastructure services, strengthen security controls, and modernize enterprise systems. • Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, and implementation records. • Partner with security and IT stakeholders to uphold compliance expectations and support environments with elevated regulatory or security requirements. • Assist with change management activities and planned infrastructure updates, ensuring changes are assessed, documented, and executed with minimal risk.
2026-09-29T13:58:45Z

Network Security Engineer

San Antonio, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to support and strengthen enterprise network operations in San Antonio, Texas. This role focuses on securing and optimizing both on-premises and Azure-based environments while helping maintain reliable connectivity across critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with network security technologies, strong troubleshooting ability, and a practical approach to designing scalable, resilient solutions. Responsibilities: • Manage and support network infrastructure across Cisco-based on-premises environments and Microsoft Azure networking services to ensure secure, stable performance. • Diagnose complex network and hardware problems, perform root cause analysis, and restore service for high-impact incidents affecting business operations. • Evaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements that align with future capacity, security, and operational requirements. • Oversee intrusion monitoring activities, investigate suspicious network events, and coordinate timely response actions to reduce security risk. • Maintain current security signatures, protection features, and related configurations so defensive systems remain effective against emerging threats. • Design secure network solutions for local data center and Azure Government cloud deployments in accordance with project goals and architectural standards. • Track and report network performance indicators to support operational reviews, service visibility, and ongoing infrastructure planning. • Implement firewall policy updates, web filtering adjustments, and other network security changes in accordance with approved requirements. • Perform lifecycle maintenance activities, including hardware and software upgrades for Cisco switches, Check Point firewalls, and F5 load balancing platforms.
2026-09-28T17:28:44Z

Systems Engineer

Nashville, TN
remote
Temporary / Contract
50.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Contract Systems Engineer to join our client's IT infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s systems and infrastructure. This contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in systems architecture and enterprise IT environments. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>System Design & Implementation: Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable systems to support business operations and growth.</li><li>Infrastructure Maintenance: Administer and maintain Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud-based services (e.g., Azure, AWS).</li><li>Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and efficiency of infrastructure.</li><li>Security & Compliance: Implement system security protocols, manage patching schedules, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.</li><li>Backup & Recovery: Manage backup solutions and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity.</li><li>Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts and tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline system administration tasks.</li><li>Documentation: Maintain technical documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with network engineers, developers, and support staff to resolve complex issues and support IT projects.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T16:38:42Z

Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
59.38 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our professional services team located in Arlington, Virginia, 22201, United States. In this role, you will be involved in a variety of tasks including independent projects to enhance or rectify issues within our IT infrastructure, daily management of servers and networks, and collaboration with the IT Help Desk to ensure superior customer service. Responsibilities: • Execute independent projects to augment functionality or resolve problems within the IT infrastructure • Participate in the daily management, monitoring, and maintenance of servers, networks, and other infrastructure technology • Collaborate with the IT Help Desk and its team members to ensure the highest degree of customer service • Regularly report to IT Management on network performance, incident trends, projects, problems, and activities • Act as the Problem Owner for IT system faults, including issue identification, coordination of staff, and vendors to assist in problem resolution • Create departmental and team procedures, installation documentation, and work instructions as needed • Perform monthly patching of Windows servers and laptops • Assist other technicians and IT team members with installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems • Monitor and report on daily system backups • Assist in managing the user environment, actively monitoring corporate servers and applications • Work as needed on IT projects to ensure customer needs are met in a courteous and professional manner. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.
2026-10-01T13:23:48Z

SOC Engineer

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to help monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats across enterprise environments. This role is responsible for strengthening security operations, improving detection capabilities, and supporting incident response efforts to protect systems, networks, and data. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in security operations, threat detection, incident investigation, and security tooling. This person is analytical, collaborative, and able to operate effectively in fast-paced environments where timely response and strong judgment are critical. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and applications.</li><li>Investigate suspicious activity, triage alerts, and determine severity, impact, and appropriate response actions.</li><li>Lead or support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.</li><li>Develop, tune, and maintain SIEM use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and alerting logic.</li><li>Analyze logs and telemetry from multiple security tools to identify threats, anomalies, and indicators of compromise.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure, engineering, and IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls.</li><li>Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious behavior or hidden risks.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of SOC processes, playbooks, runbooks, and escalation procedures.</li><li>Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the maturity of security operations practices.</li><li>Recommend improvements to detection engineering, incident handling, and operational workflows.</li><li>Prepare incident reports, metrics, and executive-ready summaries for technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Stay current on emerging threats, attacker techniques, and cybersecurity best practices.</li></ul>
2026-09-22T19:18:45Z

Lead Info Security Analyst

Madison, WI
remote
Temporary / Contract
60.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced PCI Technical Engineer to help build, strengthen, and automate a PCI DSS compliance program within a highly regulated financial services environment.This is a hands-on role for someone who understands PCI DSS at a deep level and has built and matured a PCI program from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have experience defining PCI scope and boundaries, understanding the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), establishing and validating controls, supporting audits, remediating findings, and continuously improving the program.This role is also focused on automation and process improvement. We are looking for someone who is a creator and problem solver—someone who sees a manual process and asks, “How can we make this better and automate it?”What You’ll Do<ul><li>Build, implement, and mature PCI DSS compliance programs from the ground up.</li><li>Define and maintain PCI scope and boundaries, including identifying systems, applications, networks, processes, and people that fall within PCI requirements.</li><li>Develop a strong understanding of the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) and how payment card data moves through the environment.</li><li>Establish, document, and validate technical and administrative controls required for PCI DSS compliance.</li><li>Lead PCI audit preparation, evidence gathering, auditor coordination, remediation, and ongoing compliance activities.</li><li>Gather and validate technical artifacts and evidence required to demonstrate compliance.</li><li>Identify control gaps and partner with technical teams to develop and implement remediation plans.</li><li>Continuously assess and mature the PCI program as the technology environment and business requirements evolve.</li><li>Automate PCI evidence collection, control validation, reporting, and other repetitive compliance processes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate manual GRC and Information Security processes beyond PCI.</li><li>Develop repeatable processes and solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness.</li><li>Support internal audits and financial services regulatory examinations.</li><li>Document technical processes and controls in a clear and accurate manner.</li><li>Develop metrics and reporting that communicate compliance, control effectiveness, risk, and remediation status to leadership.</li><li>Partner with Information Security, Infrastructure, Application, Risk, Audit, and other technical teams.</li><li>Help establish and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and controls related to PCI and Information Security.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T15:14:03Z

Systems Engineer

Goleta, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
Job TitleNetwork Systems Engineer Company OverviewA well-established technology services provider in the Ventura and Santa Barbara, California region delivers comprehensive IT solutions to businesses across a range of industries. With a focus on reliability, scalability, and innovation, the organization supports clients in optimizing their infrastructure—from on-premise systems to modern cloud environments. The company is committed to professional growth, collaboration, and delivering high-impact technology outcomes. Role SummaryThe Network Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting advanced network and systems infrastructure for a diverse client base across Ventura and Santa Barbara, California. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver secure, scalable solutions while ensuring system performance and reliability. The role offers a mix of remote flexibility and on-site collaboration based on project needs. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and implement end-to-end infrastructure solutions spanning on-premise environments and cloud platforms</li><li>Troubleshoot complex network and system issues to ensure optimal uptime and performance</li><li>Configure and maintain network security measures to safeguard systems and data</li><li>Administer and support virtualization, networking, and cloud-based environments</li><li>Document technical processes, configurations, and user guides for ongoing operational clarity</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver tailored technical solutions</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level engineers and team members</li><li>Manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>$110,000 – $125,000</li><li>401(k) with employer match (up to 6% at 50%)</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Generous paid time off accrual</li><li>$5,000 annual professional development and continuing education allowance</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely when not required on-site</li><li>On-site presence required for client engagements and project-specific needs</li><li>Collaborative, client-facing role with opportunities for growth and advancement</li><li>2 open roles: one based in Santa Barbara and the other based in Ventura</li></ul>
2026-10-07T20:13:47Z

Systems/Infrastructure Engineer

Petaluma, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
A growing private aviation services organization is seeking a Senior Systems / Infrastructure Engineer to support and secure its enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business-critical systems. This is a hands-on role responsible for administering Microsoft technologies, Azure cloud environments, virtualization platforms, networking, and security tools while driving infrastructure modernization and operational excellence.What You'll OwnMicrosoft 365, Azure administration and migrations, Active Directory, Entra ID, VMware/Hyper-V, infrastructure modernization, security tools, and identity management. Networking experience is important but serves as a supporting component of the role rather than the primary focus.Role FocusThis position is primarily centered on systems administration and infrastructure engineering, with significant responsibility for Azure administration, cloud implementations, migrations, and hybrid environments. You'll work across Microsoft technologies, virtualization, identity management, and security platforms while helping drive modernization initiatives throughout the organization. Security operations and network administration are important aspects of the role, but deep network architecture is not the primary focus.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure & Cloud Administration<ul><li>Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Windows Server, Group Policy, and hybrid cloud environments.</li><li>Lead and support Azure administration, implementation, migration, and optimization projects.</li><li>Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud services, hybrid identity solutions, and cloud-based infrastructure.</li><li>Manage VMware and Hyper-V environments, enterprise servers, storage, backups, and core infrastructure.</li><li>Implement patching, monitoring, system hardening, and infrastructure best practices.</li></ul>Network Administration<ul><li>Manage and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN environments.</li><li>Support switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, wireless infrastructure, and network segmentation.</li><li>Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability across on-premises and cloud environments.</li></ul>Security & Identity Management<ul><li>Administer Okta, MFA, identity governance, privileged access, and user lifecycle management.</li><li>Support SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint security, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring platforms.</li><li>Perform vulnerability remediation, risk reduction, and security hardening initiatives.</li><li>Implement Zero Trust security principles and secure access controls.</li></ul>Incident Response & Compliance<ul><li>Participate in security incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.</li><li>Support compliance initiatives related to NIST, CIS, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, runbooks, and operational procedures.</li></ul>
2026-10-07T15:33:42Z

Cyber Security Analyst

Lisle, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen and support a modern, Microsoft-focused technology environment. This role blends security operations, risk awareness, and end-user support, making it ideal for someone who can investigate threats, improve protective controls, and communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical teams. The successful candidate will help safeguard enterprise systems, customer-facing platforms, and connected third-party services while contributing to a collaborative, service-oriented IT organization. Responsibilities:• Monitor security events across enterprise tools, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate or resolve incidents in a timely manner.• Administer and optimize cybersecurity platforms used for threat detection, vulnerability management, identity protection, endpoint defense, and secure access.• Partner with IT and business teams to coordinate remediation efforts for vulnerabilities, configuration gaps, and other identified security risks.• Support incident response activities by documenting findings, tracking actions, and helping contain and recover from security events.• Assist with audit preparation, compliance evidence gathering, and security readiness efforts related to internal and external assessments.• Provide practical guidance to employees on phishing awareness, secure behavior, and day-to-day cybersecurity best practices.• Contribute to support tickets when security expertise is needed, working across service levels to help resolve user and system issues.• Review and maintain protections related to firewalls, remote access, email security, and endpoint configurations across the environment.
2026-10-05T20:23:47Z

After-Hours Azure Infrastructure Monitor

Atlanta, GA
remote
Temporary / Contract
35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
Position SummaryThe After-Hours Azure Infrastructure Monitor provides real-time, hands-on-keyboard monitoring of client's Azure-hosted environment outside standard business hours, covering both the public e-commerce website and the Azure data warehouse. This role watches dashboards and alerts as they happen, recognizes early signs of performance degradation or outages, performs first-line triage, and escalates to the appropriate on-call engineer, DBA, or manager with enough detail to act immediately. Coverage is especially critical during client's seasonal order peaks (Easter and the Thanksgiving–Christmas holiday season), when after-hours traffic and batch/ETL load are highest. SCHEDULE OPTIONS: Monday-Friday from 10:00pm-6:00am EST OR Saturday and Sunday 10:00pm-6:00am (part time option) Key Responsibilities• Actively monitor Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Azure Service Health dashboards for the company website and the Azure data warehouse throughout the shift.• Triage incoming alerts in real time, distinguishing routine fluctuations from genuine incidents (elevated error rates, latency spikes, failed health checks, throttling, capacity thresholds).• Identify performance bottlenecks such as high CPU/memory utilization, database DTU/vCore or storage pressure, slow-running queries, connection pool exhaustion, and App Service or VM health issues.• Monitor data warehouse job health, including failed or delayed ETL/pipeline runs, long-running queries, and missed load windows that could affect morning reporting.• Follow documented runbooks to perform authorized first-line actions (e.g., restarting a service, scaling an App Service plan, clearing a stuck queue) before escalating.• Escalate incidents to the correct on-call IT personnel (application engineering, database, network/infrastructure, or security) per the escalation matrix, with clear timestamps, affected systems, and symptoms.• Maintain a detailed incident log and prepare a shift-handoff summary for the day team.• Recognize and escalate security-relevant anomalies (unusual traffic patterns, repeated failed authentication attempts, unexpected access) to the security/on-call team.• Track incidents through to acknowledgment and, where applicable, confirm resolution before shift end.
2026-10-06T16:44:08Z

Systems Engineer

Irving, TX
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60.00 - 68.00 USD / Hourly
This distribution and manufacturing organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a growing technology team supporting ERP platform enhancements, cybersecurity initiatives, systems integrations, and enterprise applications. This role will play a key part in an upcoming ERP release, helping drive development, testing, user enablement, and ongoing system improvements across the business. POSITION TITLE: Systems EngineerLOCATION: Irving, TX (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)SALARY: $130,000 - $140,000 RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Support and enhance a proprietary ERP environment, including development, testing, troubleshooting, and user training activities related to upcoming system releases.</li><li>Design, build, and maintain integrations between ERP, enterprise applications, security platforms, and third-party business systems.</li><li>Administer and support Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Defender, Entra ID, Enterprise Applications, and related services.</li><li>Develop and maintain automation, scripting, and API-based solutions utilizing REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, Python, and other programming tools.</li><li>Partner with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to strengthen system security, identity management, endpoint protection, and network integrations.</li><li>Participate in application lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, program flow analysis, SDLC processes, testing, deployment, and production support.</li><li>Provide rotational on-call support approximately one weekend per month and assist with issue resolution across multiple technology domains.</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:48:46Z

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