Cyber Security Engineer

Our Utah-based client is looking for a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in. As part of this long-term contract position, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our systems and networks against potential threats. This role requires a proactive approach to implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Microsoft Security Stack Mastery - Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure Security and M365 subscriptions tenants, Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps,M365), Microsoft WAF. This is the core of the role.

• Azure, Azure Security & Cloud Security Architecture - Securing Azure workloads using Defender for Cloud, Security Center policies, RBAC, landing zone design, and cloud-native security controls across IaaC, PaaS/SaaS.

• Identity & Access Management (IAM) - Advanced knowledge of Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Zero Trust architecture, and hybrid identity with multitenant AAD/EntraID.

• Experience or Knowledge on protecting copilot and other AI tools.

• Compliance, Audit & Governance - Hands-on experience with audit frameworks (ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks), Microsoft Purview for compliance management, and conducting technical security audits and risk assessments.

• Evaluate Network Security Engineering - Expertise in firewalls (Azure Firewall, NSGs, ASGs), DDoS protection, private endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute security, micro-segmentation, and Tenant network traffic analysis.

• Security Governance & Risk Communication - Ability to translate technical findings into executive-level risk reports, manage security posture over time using Secure Score metrics, and communicate audit results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Endpoint Security & Hardening - Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Intune-based device compliance, attack surface reduction (ASR) rules, application control (WDAC/AppLocker), and secure baseline configurations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity roles.

• Strong expertise in firewall technologies, including Checkpoint and Cisco ASA.

• Proficiency in configuration management and security tool deployment.

• Deep understanding of Azure cybersecurity principles and practices.

• Experience conducting security audits and implementing corrective measures.

• Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents effectively.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively., 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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