Security Engineer

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join a Contract assignment supporting endpoint protection and device readiness for an aviation-focused organization in Petaluma, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on desktop support experience with a strong grounding in cybersecurity and can help prepare, secure, and validate user hardware for deployment. The position involves onsite collaboration, practical troubleshooting, and day-to-day security operations across laptops and other endpoint devices.Responsibilities:• Prepare laptops and endpoint equipment for deployment by imaging systems, completing device setup, and verifying configuration standards.• Install, configure, and confirm the performance of security applications so devices meet internal protection and compliance expectations before release to users.• Execute hardware diagnostics, operating system checks, and security validation activities to confirm each asset is ready for production use.• Review remote work environments and identify steps needed to improve home office security and reduce endpoint-related risk.• Administer and support endpoint security and identity tools, including CrowdStrike and Okta,for provisioning.• Monitor endpoint events and security notifications, investigate issues, and take appropriate action to address potential threats or control gaps.• Apply desktop security requirements by maintaining endpoint safeguards, identity controls, and device protection practices.• Partner with Help Desk and other technical teams to assist with hardware rollouts, employee onboarding, and resolution of security-related device issues.• Support patching efforts, vulnerability remediation work, and other ongoing initiatives designed to strengthen endpoint security.• Provide onsite technical assistance for endpoint hardware, device administration, and operational security needs during the engagement.