Lu- Security Engineer - Remote

* * This position is currently 100% remote. Candidate must work CST business hours.**
Our direct client has an opening for a Security Engineer position # 118435. This position is for 6+ months, with option of extension, and will be worked remotely (Candidate must work CST business hours).
If you are interested, please submit the following:
YOUR CURRENT RESUME
YOUR HOURLY RATE Max rate is $50-59/hr W2 or $55-65/hr Corp to Corp
Below is the job description Resumes due ASAP
Job Description:
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
Subject Matter Expert that is able to begin the project with no training required. 10+ years of experience working in information security, with experience in the following:
- Experience securing hybrid infrastructures (on-premise/cloud)
- Design, configure, test, and enhance security solutions, including but not limited to:
- Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Azure
- Virtualization software
- Identity and Access Management System
- VPN
- IDS
- SIEM
- Web Proxy
- Data Loss Prevention
- Firewall and other Network Devices
- Hands-on systems administration experience in a Windows environment
- Perform vulnerability assessments against a wide array of technologies and platforms
- Conduct incident response and investigation for elevated security incidents
Nice to have skills:
- Security certifications desired: CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and threat methodologies, including the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, CIS Critical Security Controls and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Job Description
Essential activities:
- Experience securing hybrid infrastructures (on-premise/cloud)
- Design, configure, test, and enhance security solutions, including but not limited to:
o Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Azure
o Virtualization software
o Identity and Access Management System
o VPN
o IDS
o SIEM
o Web Proxy
o Data Loss Prevention
o Firewall and other Network Devices
- Hands-on systems administration experience in a Windows environment
- Perform vulnerability assessments against a wide array of technologies and platforms
- Conduct incident response and investigation for elevated security incidents
The ideal candidate:
- 10+ experience with general security and risk mitigation knowledge across multiple technical disciplines
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Infrastructure/Networking or related field
- Security certifications desired: CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP
- Experience in configuring and applying technical security controls to on-prem/cloud platforms, such as Azure, endpoints, databases, operating systems, and network devices
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and threat methodologies, including the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, CIS Critical Security Controls and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Strong analytics skills and ability to manage and coordinate multiple ongoing projects
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Best Regards,

This is a remote position.