Join Akkodis' Technology & Information Security team as a fully remote Information Security Engineer. Conduct deep-dive security assessments, implement security tooling, and strengthen core security operations.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Akkodis is seeking a Information Security Engineer for a fully remote Contract to hire position, Ideally looking someone who can work in the central time.
Rate Range: $65-$70/hr on W2 without benefits, The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors
Title: Information Security Engineer
Job Types: Contract to hire
Location: Remote (working CST hours)
Position Summary:
We’re looking for a proactive and technically curious Information Security Engineer to join our Technology & Information Security team. In this role, you’ll work within an engineering-minded security organization that values modern architectures, hands-on problem solving, and high-impact technical contributions.
Responsibilities:
Engineer and operate modern security platforms.
Implement, run, and optimize enterprise-level security tooling across detection, identity, cloud, endpoint, and governance technologies.
Conduct deep-dive security assessments.
Evaluate systems, configurations, and architecture through hands-on testing and analysis—delivering actionable insights that directly influence engineering and business decisions.
Strengthen core security operations.
Support and mature processes such as:
- Malware response and remediation
- Vulnerability management and patch governance
- SIEM log analysis, correlation, and monitoring
- Incident documentation, reporting, and lifecycle management
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in information security, IT operations, or adjacent engineering roles; experience in financial services is a plus.
- Familiarity with modern security tools, frameworks, and standards (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) solutions, such as Okta, including integration with applications and security systems.
- Experience with automation, including scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline security processes, workflows, and response actions.
- Ability to operate with autonomy, accountability, and comfort in fast-moving environments.
Benefits:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance