Information Security Platform Engineer

6-month remote contract supporting and enhancing information security tools and operations

• Serve as a senior-level individual contributor; no people-management responsibilities
• Build, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for a range of security technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, asset inventory, cloud security controls)
• Operationalize and tune existing security platforms, including feature enablement and platform upgrades
• Partner closely with Information Security and IT teams to improve Security Operations Center (SOC) efficiency and incident response
• Investigate and help remediate escalated security incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and provide technical documentation
• Assist with audit, penetration test, and vulnerability assessment preparation and response
• Produce clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer for internal teams

Required: 4+ years in security engineering, incident response, or IT infrastructure with security tooling exposure

• Practical experience with endpoint/EDR, email, network, vulnerability management, and secure cloud configurations
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with at least one industry security framework or regulation (e.g., NIST, CIS, SANS, MITRE, HIPAA, HITRUST)
• Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SOC tool operationalization, and security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+)
• Deliverables include stable and effective security tool operation, improved detection and reliability, faster incident response, and comprehensive documentation for knowledge transfer

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