Email Cyber Security Engineer

Security EngineerHybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in either Rockville, MD or Tysons Corner, VAOur client seeks a Security Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining controls that protect enterprise systems and data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss. The role requires expertise in cyber security, email platforms, cloud environments, and data protection operations.We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2Responsibilities:Operate as a self-motivated security engineer requiring minimal supervision, with strong troubleshooting capabilities across a wide range of information technology systems and security platforms.Develop and maintain custom rules within protection and monitoring tools to meet business and regulatory requirements.Identify risks and vulnerabilities, and design and implement mitigation strategies.Lead and support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of security technologies and services, including acting in project leadership roles when required.Administer enterprise email platforms (Google Workspace Gmail, Secure Email Gateway) to protect against phishing, malware, and data exfiltration.Manage and optimize cloud security controls within AWS environments, including identity and access management (IAM), logging and monitoring, network security, data protection, and configuration security best practices.Support data protection operations, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response.Drive data classification and labeling initiatives and integrate with DLP technologies.Manage and tune DLP policies across multiple channels and platforms.Support compliance initiatives, including audits, assessments, and control documentation.Ensure consistent deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of security tools and platforms.Experience Requirements:6+ years of experience in information security with a focus on engineering or cyber operations.Experience implementing enterprise controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.Hands-on experience with email platforms (Google Workspace/Gmail, Secure Email Gateways, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange).Hands-on experience with AWS services (IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, configuration management).Hands-on experience with data protection technologies (DLP, classification, labeling).Experience supporting enterprise data classification and labeling rollouts.Strong knowledge of security engineering principles, network and system controls, identity and access management, and security protocols and standards.Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience preferred.Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.