Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Immediate need for a talented Cybersecurity Engineer. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Charlotte, Atlanta, Winston-Salem, Richmond, Raleigh, Greensboro (Hybrid). Job ID:26-31665 Pay Range: $85 - $95/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations.
• Analyze simulation results to identify weaknesses in security controls and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with security analysts to adjust alerts and rules based on simulation findings.
• Participate in red, purple, and blue team exercises to evaluate security posture.
• Maintain documentation of methodologies, procedures, and results, communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Engage in advanced threat hunting and intelligence to inform attack scenarios and identify emerging threats.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platforms.
• Experience with detection engineering and SOAR.
• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of attack vectors, TTPs, and security controls.
• Hands-on experience with Breach and Attack Simulation or Continuous Security Validation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation, data wrangling, and enrichment (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Experience in designing and executing attack scenarios and analyzing simulation results.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND).
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure), PKI/TLS hygiene, and external service posture.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.