Apply now: Cybersecurity Engineer, location is Hybrid (Silver Spring, MD, DC, or Atlanta). The start date is Jun 11, 2025 or 2 weeks from offer for this 6-month contract position Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer Location-Type: Hybrid (Silver Spring, MD, DC, or Atlanta) Start Date Is: 6/11/25 or 2 weeks from offer Duration: 6-month contract, potential for extension/conversion Compensation Range: $70-$90/hr Join as a Cybersecurity Engineer to support enterprise-wide security infrastructure, automation, and compliance. You'll lead implementations and audits while collaborating cross-functionally to improve cyber resilience. Day-to-day responsibilities
- Conduct security design reviews and recommend improvements
- Build, manage, and maintain security platforms (cloud, on-prem, SaaS)
- Engineer and implement enterprise cybersecurity tools
- Perform audits, identify gaps, and propose remediations
- Write SOPs, mentor teammates, and research new security tech
- Harden host and operating systems per industry best practices
- Communicate security strategies to both technical and non-technical teams
Must-haves
- 5+ years hands-on cybersecurity engineering in enterprise environments
- 5+ years scripting (Python, Go, or equivalent)
- 3+ years automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Proven experience implementing cybersecurity in complex systems
- Strong knowledge of system/network security architectures and compliance
Soft skills
- Strong collaboration and communication across all levels
- Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
- Adaptable to evolving technology and threat landscapes
Nice-to-haves
- Certifications: CISSP, Splunk Admin, AWS Solutions Architect
- Media or global enterprise network experience