AI Summary
Support and enhance information security tooling and operations as a senior individual contributor. Build, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for security tools. Partner with Information Security and IT teams to improve SOC efficiency and incident response.
Key Highlights
6-month contract
100% remote
U.S. business hours
Key Responsibilities
Build, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for security tools
Operationalize and optimize existing security tools through validation, tuning, new features, and upgrades
Partner with Information Security and IT teams to improve SOC efficiency and incident response
Investigate escalated security incidents, assist with containment, remediation, and documentation
Perform root-cause analysis on security tool issues and recommend remediation
Support preparation for audits, pen tests, and vulnerability assessments
Produce clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
100% remote
6-month contract
Nice to Have
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud and cloud security
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+)
Job Description
Job Summary Information Security Platform Engineer
- Role: 6-month contract, 100% remote, U.S. business hours
- Purpose: Support and enhance information security tooling and operations as a senior individual contributor
- Key Responsibilities:
- Build, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, asset inventory, cloud security controls)
- Operationalize and optimize existing security tools through validation, tuning, new features, and upgrades
- Partner with Information Security and IT teams to improve SOC efficiency and incident response
- Investigate escalated security incidents, assist with containment, remediation, and documentation
- Perform root-cause analysis on security tool issues and recommend remediation
- Support preparation for audits, pen tests, and vulnerability assessments
- Produce clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials
- Required Experience & Skills:
- 4+ years in Information Security Engineering, Incident Response/Security Operations, or IT Infrastructure Engineering with security focus
- Hands-on with security controls/platforms: endpoint protection/EDR, email security, network controls, vulnerability management, secure cloud configurations
- Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving; ability to work independently
- Experience collaborating remotely with technical teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication for technical/non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with industry regulations/frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, SANS, MITRE ATT&CK, HIPAA, HITRUST)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud and cloud security
- Background operationalizing SOC tools
- Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+)
- Deliverables:
- Maintain stable operation of security tools
- Improve reliability and detection of security platforms
- Contribute to faster, more effective incident response
- Provide thorough documentation and knowledge transfer by end of contract
- Other:
- No people management responsibilities; strictly senior-level technical contributor
- Must perform all job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
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