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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Access Technology, Security Information and Event Management, User Provisioning Software, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A758D4A0E22E438F8E1D061D6F9C01A7/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, security engineering, security analysis, or related functions.
 * Understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
 * Knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems, application security, and cloud technologies.
 * Experience investigating security events and responding to incidents.
 * Familiarity with vulnerability management and risk assessment methodologies.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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## Description

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