Security Engineer (Contract)

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a growing cybersecurity team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security technologies that protect critical infrastructure and business applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on security professional with strong technical expertise across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Administer and optimize security technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Anti-Virus, Vulnerability Management, DLP, PAM, IAM, WAF, and IDS/IPS.
• Plan, deploy, and transition security solutions into production while ensuring minimal operational risk and service disruption.
• Monitor, investigate, and troubleshoot security incidents, system alerts, and complex technical issues across enterprise environments.
• Perform security assessments, recommend remediation measures, and drive continuous improvements to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Develop and maintain security automation, scripts, and operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams to implement security best practices throughout the technology lifecycle.
• Support security governance, compliance, and audit requirements while ensuring security controls remain effective and up to date.
• Participate in security projects, technology evaluations, and operational initiatives to enhance enterprise cybersecurity capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering or a related cybersecurity role.
• Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise security technologies, including:

1. SIEM
2. SOAR
3. EDR/XDR
4. Anti-Virus
5. Vulnerability Management
6. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
7. Privileged Access Management (PAM)
8. Identity & Access Management (IAM)
9. Web Application Firewall (WAF)
10. Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

• Strong understanding of information security principles, cybersecurity best practices, and networking concepts.
• Hands-on experience administering Unix/Linux environments with scripting skills (e.g., Shell/Bash scripting) for automation and troubleshooting.
• Experience planning, implementing, and deploying enterprise security solutions into production environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, demonstrate ownership, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty (or equivalent cloud security certification)
• Other relevant cybersecurity vendor certifications are highly regarded.

Interested applicants, please contact Angelica at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

EA License no.: 16S8066 I Reg no.: R1110125

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.