We are looking for a Security Engineer to join a Contract assignment supporting endpoint protection and device readiness for an aviation-focused organization in Petaluma, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on desktop support experience with a strong grounding in cybersecurity and can help prepare, secure, and validate user hardware for deployment. The position involves onsite collaboration, practical troubleshooting, and day-to-day security operations across laptops and other endpoint devices.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare laptops and endpoint equipment for deployment by imaging systems, completing device setup, and verifying configuration standards.
• Install, configure, and confirm the performance of security applications so devices meet internal protection and compliance expectations before release to users.
• Execute hardware diagnostics, operating system checks, and security validation activities to confirm each asset is ready for production use.
• Review remote work environments and identify steps needed to improve home office security and reduce endpoint-related risk.
• Administer and support endpoint security and identity tools, including CrowdStrike and Okta,for provisioning.
• Monitor endpoint events and security notifications, investigate issues, and take appropriate action to address potential threats or control gaps.
• Apply desktop security requirements by maintaining endpoint safeguards, identity controls, and device protection practices.
• Partner with Help Desk and other technical teams to assist with hardware rollouts, employee onboarding, and resolution of security-related device issues.
• Support patching efforts, vulnerability remediation work, and other ongoing initiatives designed to strengthen endpoint security.
• Provide onsite technical assistance for endpoint hardware, device administration, and operational security needs during the engagement.