New

Security Engineer

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Aug 21, 2025
Description As a SecOps Engineer, you will lead operational security efforts across the enterprise, including advanced threat detection, incident response, tool tuning, and alert automation. You will act as the technical escalation point for SecOps Technicians and take ownership of high-fidelity security incidents. This role is focused on hands-on defense - not policy or governance - and is ideal for a proactive defender who thrives in fast-moving operational environments. Essential Duties: Lead investigation and containment of security incidents across endpoints, network, cloud, and email platforms Act as escalation point for triaged alerts from Tier 1 SOC team Perform threat hunting and log correlation using SIEM and endpoint data Maintain and optimize detection rules, correlation logic, and suppression lists Engineer enhancements to alert response and workflow automation (SOAR or scripting) Integrate new data sources and threat intelligence into the SIEM Assist with red team/blue team exercises and detection gap analysis Create and maintain detailed incident response documentation and technical playbooks Monitor tool efficacy and performance; coordinate with vendors as needed Mentor junior team members on investigation methods and tooling Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for major incident response Skills* CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, Splunk, Snort, TrendMicro, Cisco SecureX, Umbrella, Python, PowerShell, SOAR, scripting, SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DNS security Top Skills Details* CySA+,GCIH,GCIA,Splunk,Snort,TrendMicro,Cisco SecureX,Umbrella Additional Skills & Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or equivalent work experience 3+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC, blue team, or incident response role Strong expertise with at least two of the following: SIEM, EDR, firewalls, DNS security, email protection, log correlation Proven ability to investigate and contain malware, phishing, lateral movement, and other attack techniques Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and how to map detections to attacker TTPs Ability to write clear incident timelines and investigative findings Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.