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# Security Engineer (Hybrid, Jersey City, NJ)

- **Company:** Tecknomic LLC
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Web Application Security, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/009a2cc0-ee95-49b5-8d0d-adc5922fe143

## About the Role

2 to 5 years of security engineering or architecture.

Implements and maintains security tools and baselines under senior direction

5 to 8 years of security engineering or architecture.

Independently engineers security solutions and leads security reviews

8 plus years of security engineering or architecture.

Leads enterprise security architecture, zero-trust strategy, and complex implementations

Required (all levels)

 * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

 * Hands-on engineering of security platforms (SIEM, EDR, IAM/PAM, firewalls)

 * Knowledge of NIST 800-53/CSF, CIS benchmarks, and secure architecture

 * Scripting (PowerShell or Python)

 * Able to work hybrid in Jersey City, NJ and travel to other client sites in NY/NJ

 * Able to pass a background check and any client security requirements

Preferred

 * Cloud security (Azure Defender, AWS Security Hub)

 * OT/ICS security and ISA/IEC 62443

 * Public-sector or critical-infrastructure environments

 * Experience supporting a public agency, authority, or other regulated organization

Certifications

CISSP required or preferred for Level III; Security+ / CySA+ for Level I-II; CISM, CCSP, GIAC (GSEC, GCIA), or cloud security certs a plus

Required Skills

 * Security architecture and hardening

 * SIEM/EDR/IAM/PAM engineering

 * Threat modeling and security reviews

 * Zero trust and MFA

 * Scripting and automation

## Description

Tecknomic is hiring a Security Engineer to support a major bi-state transportation authority that operates regional transportation infrastructure and facilities across New York and New Jersey. You will design, implement, and harden security architecture and tooling across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Work is assigned through project-based task orders from 2027 through 2030 and is hybrid, based mainly in Jersey City, NJ, with visits to other client sites in the region. We are building a bench at three levels (I, II, III); tell us which level fits you.

Responsibilities

 * Engineer and maintain security platforms: SIEM, EDR, IAM/PAM, email/web security, and DLP

 * Design security controls and hardening baselines (CIS, NIST 800-53) for servers, cloud, and network

 * Lead security reviews of new systems and changes; perform threat modeling

 * Implement identity, MFA, privileged access, and zero-trust capabilities

 * Build detections and automations (SOAR, scripting) with the SOC

 * Support penetration-test remediation, audits, and risk assessments

 * Produce security architecture documentation and standards