Cybersecurity Engineer

THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
Westborough, MA, United States
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$75,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems Linux Disaster Recovery Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Linux System Administration Microsoft Security Essentials Remote Access Technology
+9 more
Zero Trust Network Access Security Information and Event Management Single Sign-On Software Vulnerability Management Okta Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology CIS Benchmarks Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to help design, secure, monitor, and improve enterprise security operations and infrastructure. This is a hands-on role that combines security engineering, security operations, identity and access management, threat detection, and incident response.

You’ll be part of a lean, highly visible cybersecurity team where you’ll own critical security platforms and help strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. This position requires a professional who can balance strategic security initiatives with day-to-day operational security responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

Identity & Access Management (Critical Ownership Area)

  • Own and manage Okta administration and enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) environments.
  • Design, implement, and maintain identity lifecycle management processes.
  • Manage MFA, conditional access policies, role-based access controls, and authentication security.
  • Ensure secure access governance and identity protection across systems and applications.
  • Lead IAM-related security improvements and compliance initiatives.

Security Operations & Incident Response

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
  • Analyze endpoint, network, application, and identity-related security events.
  • Conduct threat hunting activities and proactively identify potential threats.
  • Investigate suspicious activity and document findings, root causes, and remediation actions.
  • Coordinate response efforts for security incidents and vulnerabilities.

Security Engineering & Platform Administration

  • Administer and improve security technologies including:

  • Google Security Operations (Google SecOps/SIEM)
  • ThreatLocker
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Firewalls
  • IDS/IPS solutions
  • Vulnerability Management platforms
  • Secure Remote Access technologies

Manage application listing and Zero Trust security controls.

Harden, secure, and maintain Windows and/or Linux systems.

Perform ongoing security configuration reviews and control validation. Vulnerability & Risk Management

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and security reviews.
  • Prioritize and remediate security risks across servers, endpoints, and applications.
  • Identify gaps in security controls and implement improvements.
  • Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and change management initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity, security engineering, or security operations experience.
  • Experience administering and securing Windows and/or Linux environments.
  • Experience with SIEM technologies and security event analysis.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management, endpoint security, firewalls, and security monitoring.
  • Experience managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and security best practices.
  • Excellent incident investigation, documentation, and analytical skills., * Hands-on Okta administration and Single Sign-On (SSO) ownership experience.
  • Experience with Google SecOps.
  • Experience with ThreatLocker, application listing, and Zero Trust controls.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender.
  • Knowledge of CIS Controls, NIST, or similar frameworks.
  • CISSP, Security+, Microsoft Security, or related security certifications.
  • Experience within highly regulated environments such as banking, financial services, healthcare, or insurance., * Owns security platforms rather than simply supporting them.
  • Has both Security Operations and Security Engineering experience.
  • Understands Identity Security and IAM deeply.
  • Can independently investigate threats, incidents, and system vulnerabilities.
  • Comfortable working in a smaller team where visibility and accountability are high.
  • Experienced with application control, endpoint security, and enterprise access management.

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