Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support client environments in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role is suited for a security specialist who can strengthen defenses across infrastructure, identity, cloud, and endpoint domains while helping teams respond effectively to evolving threats. The position offers the chance to contribute to hands-on security operations, improve control effectiveness, and support risk reduction initiatives across a range of technologies.Responsibilities:• Review security events and investigate suspicious activity to help contain and resolve incidents in a timely manner.• Administer and optimize cybersecurity tools used for monitoring, endpoint protection, vulnerability tracking, and platform security.• Evaluate weaknesses across systems and applications, then partner with technical teams to drive remediation and reduce exposure.• Support identity and access security efforts, including authentication controls, directory services, and privileged access practices.• Help secure cloud and enterprise environments, with an emphasis on Microsoft-based infrastructure and related services.• Examine alerts, logs, and threat intelligence sources to identify patterns, assess impact, and improve defensive response.• Contribute to incident response activities, security reviews, and risk mitigation planning for ongoing operational resilience.• Create and maintain clear security documentation, including procedures, standards, and technical guidance for internal stakeholders.