Security Engineer

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join a Contract assignment supporting endpoint protection and device readiness for an aviation-focused organization in Petaluma, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on desktop support experience with a strong grounding in cybersecurity and can help prepare, secure, and validate user hardware for deployment. The position involves onsite collaboration, practical troubleshooting, and day-to-day security operations across laptops and other endpoint devices.

Responsibilities:

Prepare laptops and endpoint equipment for deployment by imaging systems, completing device setup, and verifying configuration standards.

Install, configure, and confirm the performance of security applications so devices meet internal protection and compliance expectations before release to users.

Execute hardware diagnostics, operating system checks, and security validation activities to confirm each asset is ready for production use.

Review remote work environments and identify steps needed to improve home office security and reduce endpoint-related risk.

Administer and support endpoint security and identity tools, including CrowdStrike and Okta,for provisioning.

Monitor endpoint events and security notifications, investigate issues, and take appropriate action to address potential threats or control gaps.

Apply desktop security requirements by maintaining endpoint safeguards, identity controls, and device protection practices.

Partner with Help Desk and other technical teams to assist with hardware rollouts, employee onboarding, and resolution of security-related device issues.

Support patching efforts, vulnerability remediation work, and other ongoing initiatives designed to strengthen endpoint security.

Provide onsite technical assistance for endpoint hardware, device administration, and operational security needs during the engagement.

At least 3 years of experience in endpoint security, desktop support, infrastructure security, or a related information security function. Demonstrated hands-on ability to image, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot laptops, desktops, and other endpoint hardware. Working knowledge of endpoint protection platforms such as CrowdStrike and related security technologies. Experience with Okta, identity and access management practices, and desktop security controls. Ability to analyze, prioritize, and respond to endpoint alerts, security incidents, and operational issues. Familiarity with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint administration tools such as NinjaOne or similar platforms. Understanding of Windows environments, cloud-connected systems such as Azure, and secure computing standards in regulated or high-security settings. Strong collaboration and troubleshooting skills, with experience working alongside Help Desk, Infrastructure, and Security teams., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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