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What they do
An IT Specialist or Engineer provides information technology support for a business or organization. Coordinates installation, maintenance and upgrades of computer software and hardware. Maintains computer networks, monitors network security and provides database management. Manages communication with system users and vendors.
$84,441 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
IT Security Specialist#26-10072
Charlotte, NC
Plano, TX
Onsite
Contract
Starts 11/16/2026
Ends 11/15/2027
Job Description
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Risk Mitigation Engineer - Onsite position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
As a Senior Risk Mitigation Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, managing, and resolving technology risks across enterprise productivity platforms such as Microsoft 365, Exchange, and SharePoint. This technical role requires abination of strong risk-management judgment and hands-on engineering knowledge to evaluate controls, define corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. You will serve as a senior technical authority for operational risk decisions, interacting directly with stakeholders across security,pliance, engineering, and architecture teams.
Responsibilities:
Manage technology risk mitigation engineering across the Productivity Engineering portfolio
Perform risk assessments and prioritize remediation activities based on business impact and risk exposure
Develop and execute remediation strategies that address root causes and reduce residual risk
Evaluate and validate the effectiveness of security, operational, and recovery controls lead implementation of engineering solutions that improve security,pliance, and operational resilience govern issue management, exception processes, and risk acceptance activities
Establish risk monitoring, reporting, metrics, and executive governance frameworks
Support audits, regulatory reviews, and control examinations through evidence-based validation
Strengthen platform resilience, recovery readiness, and technology lifecycle management
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree inputer science, information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of relevant experience in enterprise technology engineering, infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, or technology risk
5+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise productivity, collaboration, messaging, or information-protection services
Experience with vulnerability management, secure configuration, lifecycle management, patching, change control, incident/problem management, and production validation
Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, riskmittees, and formal issue-management processes
Experience managing technology vendors and driving vendor-dependent remediation
Demonstrated experience owning technology risks and driving remediation from identification through validated closure
Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, evaluating control design, testing operating effectiveness, documenting evidence, and determining residual risk
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and meaningful experience with at least three of the following: Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, Splunk, Email hygiene platforms, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, or Microsoft Purview
Ability to interpret logs, alerts, configurations, technical designs, test results, and security findings
Strong written and verbalmunication, including the ability to presentplex technical risk to engineering teams and senior leadership
Technical Skills:
Technology risk assessment, control design validation, vulnerability management, Microsoft 365 engineering, Splunk, remediation architecture, and incident management
Desired skills:
Accountability and ownership
Analytical and systems thinking
Sound risk-based judgment
Ability to challenge constructively
Executive and technicalmunication
Influence across matrixed organizations
Collaboration and conflict resolution
Precision and evidence-based decision-making
Adaptability in changing threat and technology environments
Coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
Pay range: $65.90 - $73.90 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please !
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Benefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance