Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -082026-108362

Date Posted: 08/20/2026

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Description:

Hybrid Fully Remote until West LA office opens - then 3x a week onsite in Los Angeles, CA

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer with a focus on security architecture assessments across on-premises and Azure environments. The role includes conducting manual and automated security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, advising on mitigation strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. 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: $48.00 to $58.00/hr. w2

JN -082026-108362

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and penetration tests for on-premises networks and Azure cloud, using manual and automated methods for network controls, firewalls, and cloud-native features.

• Evaluate network security posture during design, implementation, and deployment to align with enterprise standards.

• Collaborate with application security architects to integrate secure design principles into network infrastructure.

• Work with IT, DevOps, Application Development, and Enterprise Architecture to uncover vulnerabilities and drive remediation.

• Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for network and cloud deployments.

• Review and enhance network architecture by identifying threats, risks, and compliance gaps for Azure services such as Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, and Azure Gateway.

• Provide guidance on IAM, data protection, and secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources.

• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices aligned with frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and OWASP.

• Stay current with network security trends, Azure security enhancements, and evolving threats.

• Prepare assessment reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Participate in incident response activities related to network or application security events.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in network security with on-premises and Azure exposure.

• Understanding of application security architecture and integration with network security.

• Experience with manual and automated network security assessments, scanning, and penetration testing.

• Familiarity with SSDLC and DevSecOps practices.

• Knowledge of Azure security tools and services including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Defender/Security Center, and Key Vault.

• Communication skills to advise and collaborate across teams.

• Relevant certifications such as Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CEH, or CCSP are a plus.

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Ability to meet the West Los Angeles, CA location requirement.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

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.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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