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Description

As a Security 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.

Top Skills' Details

1. Networking experience is a must - Firewall experience (Cisco preferred but not required) and Splunk (or any SIM) experience are desired, but the client is open to varied tool stack experience.

2. Must be able to work as a team lead providing support to SOC analysts, must have experience working in a security operations center (SOC).

• CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent technical certifications

• Experience with Splunk, Snort, TrendMicro, Cisco SecureX, Umbrella, and related tools

• Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation or data enrichment

• Experience tuning alert rules and improving SOC signal-to-noise ratio

• Knowledge of packet capture and analysis techniques

Notes:

The senior security engineer role (3+ years of security experience) is the priority, with a focus on proactive threat hunting (50% of time), supporting junior team members (30%), and training/skill development (20%).

-Will be shift based, will get that figured out when they start. Such as one week off, one week on, or two weeks off, and two weeks on- they are open to options.

-Shifts will be from Tuesday-Saturday - 8-5 in their local time

-Preferred technical experience includes Trend Micro, Cisco Secure Access, and Splunk. Open to other similar technologies.

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

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

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

This is a great opportunity to be a part of building out a brand-new SOC. This opportunity does not come around often and can be a great resume builder.

Work Environment

They will be working a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite and 2 remotes.

Monday-Friday - 8-5 local time

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/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 fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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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.