A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
Junior Cybersecurity Automation Engineer Staffactory Long Beach, CA Job Details Temporary $80•$90 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Systems integration Software engineering Go Software coding Automation software Enterprise Integration
SIEM API
integrations
Cybersecurity Python Full Job Description Note:
Candidate must be a US Citizen or GC holder
Location:
Long Beach, CA 90802
Duration:
6 months
Work Environment:
Onsite Pay Rate:
$80-90•W2 ; $90-100•C2
C General Summary:
The Cybersecurity Engineer (Junior Level) supports the build-out of agent-driven triage and response automation, working under the direction of Senior Cybersecurity Engineer(s). Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support the build-out of agent-driven triage and response automation under the direction of the Senior Security Engineers. Implement, test, and iterate on automation workflows and playbooks that take detection content and turn it into consistent triage and response actions. Write and maintain the integration code connecting automation workflows to the security stack (SIEM, EDR, and related tooling) that Eng operates. Help instrument and monitor automation performance in production such catching false positives, missed cases, and brittle logic before they become operational problems. Document workflow logic, decision points, and known limitations clearly enough that senior engineers and analysts can all reason about what the automation is actually doing. Work alongside Cyber Analysts to understand real triage patterns before automating them. Required Knowledge and Attributes Genuine interest in security operations considered entry level engineer with a real desire to build one. Ability to work well under senior technical direction: this is a build-and-learn seat, not a solo one. Clear written communication. Required Education and Experience Solid software engineering fundamentals and comfort writing and debugging production code, ideally including Python/Go a similar scripting-friendly language. Comfort with APIs, workflow/automation frameworks, and the general shape of integrating disparate systems. Some exposure to SOC concepts, log/alert data, or prior coursework/projects touching security operations is a plus, not a requirement. Physical Requirements and Working Condition Staff in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an office environment
Pay:
$80.00•$90.00 per hour Application Question(s): How many years of hands-on experience do you have with Python, Go/Golang, or another scripting/programming language? Do you have hands-on experience with security automation, APIs, SIEM, EDR, SOC tools, or developing security workflows/playbooks? Please briefly describe. Are you comfortable working onsite in Long Beach, CA for a 6-month contract and working under the direction of Senior Cybersecurity Engineers?
