Cyber Security Engineer
Everforth Apex
Merrifield, United States of America
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 157KJob location
Merrifield, United States of America
Tech stack
DNS
Linux System Administration
Machine Learning
Networking Basics
Runbook
Solution Deployment Descriptor
TCP/IP
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Containerization
Docker
Job description
- Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise data scanning and classification solutions
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional cybersecurity teams
- Evaluate and recommend solutions to address evolving security and business needs
- Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution
- Develop and maintain technical documentation (architecture diagrams, runbooks, user stories)
- Collaborate with internal teams to support solution deployment and operational success
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service maturity efforts
- Present technical solutions to support knowledge sharing and stakeholder alignment
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of experience in system design, administration, and cybersecurity engineering
- 3-5+ years of experience with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, DNS, proxy configurations)
- Hands-on experience with data scanning/classification tools (e.g., BigID, Varonis)
- Experience supporting incident, problem, and change management processes
- Strong experience with Linux administration
- Familiarity with container platforms (AKS, Docker, Helm)
- Working knowledge of automation and machine learning concepts
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
- CISSP certification is a plus
Benefits & conditions
Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $75.25 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.
About the company
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.