Cybersecurity Engineer - Contractor

Overview Cybersecurity Engineer - CONTRACTOR at Edelman Financial Engines (EFE). Our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive and to help clients make smart investment decisions at every stage of life. As the Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll detect threats and protect organizational assets. We are looking for someone who has a passion for security and is eager to learn, tackle challenges and collaborate closely with the Cyber Operations team. You will complement the team’s existing talents and help advance the Information Security Program. If you are diligent, results-oriented, responsive, and self-leading, this may be an ideal match for you. The Cybersecurity Engineer will bring a strong technical and leadership mindset to develop and participate in overall Cyber Security planning. This role will work on project teams as a technical expert and deliver quality products according to project schedule. A strong emphasis on collaboration and coordination is critical, and the incumbent will possess the ability to effectively lead and influence others without direct managerial authority. Responsibilities Contribute to organizational security projects focusing on Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Security Monitoring, Cloud Security, Security Culture, Endpoint Protection, DLP, and Incident Response Reviewing/resolving tickets in cybersecurity queue Requirements 5 - 7 years of experience in cybersecurity Bachelor’s degree preferred or related certifications Strong in-depth knowledge performing incident response and understanding of common desktop computing environments Strong in-depth experience identifying and responding to security events in a cloud environment Strong in-depth experience managing Vulnerability Management, Log Centralization, and Endpoint Detection and Response technologies and processes Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and solve problems independently while working within a team environment Understanding and interest in evolving the cybersecurity landscape Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills Contract Details This is a Contract position with pay expected to be $68 per hour. Pay Rate: $68/hr Location: Phoenix, AZ Type: Contract Hours: 40 per week Duration: April 2026 – December 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr