Information Security Operations Engineer

contract

Fully Remote

Only accepting applications from: United States

Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information
Refine detection logic and improve alert fidelity across platforms such as CrowdStrike, Taegis, and Varonis
Enhance incident response workflows and update runbooks to reflect current tooling and evolving threat scenarios
Perform gap analysis and coverage mapping to ensure security data quality, log integrity, and timestamp accuracy
Implement security automation and orchestration to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
Conduct reviews of alerts and enforce effective timely incident investigation
Formalize collaboration between offensive and defensive security teams to integrate findings into detection logic and strengthen security posture
Monitor and optimize SIEM telemetry to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives
Lead threat hunting initiatives and proactively identify indicators of compromise across enterprise systems
Perform end-to-end security incident response, including triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
Monitor and assess AI-driven tooling and platforms to ensure compliance with governance policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards

Experience

Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and Infrastructure as a Service
5+ years of IT Support experience focusing on IT Security and Security Operations
Outstanding communication (verbal, written, and listening) and customer service skills
Familiarity with IT security controls, protocols, and best practices
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team setting
High level of accountability, integrity, and dependability
Excellent attention to detail
Strong time, project, and people management abilities
Experience developing and enforcing AI governance frameworks and monitoring AI-driven tools for compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience
Professional security management certification, such as ISC(2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), SANS GIAC Information Security Professional (GI)