Job Description
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Cyber Security Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Midtown Manhattan, NYC . Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in the office. Position Overview We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to take ownership of security engineering and operations across a complex, multi-environment landscape. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering and strategic execution , focused on building, scaling, and integrating security capabilities across endpoint, cloud, and network domains . A key component of this role is supporting active mergers & acquisitions , solving integration challenges by unifying security controls, visibility, and processes across environments. This individual will play a critical role in delivering Day 1 readiness while building toward a more mature, scalable Day 2 security model . This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, takes full ownership, and drives measurable improvements in security posture. Technology Environment: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic, AWS, Azure, Wiz, Okta, Tenable, Microsoft Purview DLP, Cyberhaven, Expel, Zero Networks What Success Looks Like : Strong ownership of security capabilities with measurable improvements across environments High-signal detection and response with reduced alert fatigue Seamless M&A integrations delivering Day 1 readiness and scalable Day 2 models Simplified, standardized, and scalable security tooling and processes Trusted partner across engineering, infrastructure, and leadership teams Responsibilities Endpoint Security / EDR / MDR Investigate and respond to endpoint alerts; partner with MDR providers to drive high-quality detection and response Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery Drive endpoint security integration across merged environments, including tooling alignment and standardized response processes Cloud Security (AWS / Azure) Build and operate security controls across AWS (required) and Azure (preferred) environments Partner with engineering teams to secure workloads, IAM, storage, and network configurations Define and enforce scalable cloud security baselines Lead cloud security integration efforts across pre- and post-M&A environments Vulnerability Management Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability and business risk Drive remediation efforts across infrastructure, application, and cloud teams Consolidate tooling and normalize risk models across integrated environments Network Security / Micro-Segmentation Implement and refine zero trust architecture through segmentation and policy enforcement Troubleshoot segmentation policies in live environments without business disruption Align network security strategies across legacy and acquired environments Security Operations / Engineering Investigate SIEM, EDR, cloud, and network signals to detect and respond to threats Improve detection quality by reducing noise and increasing actionable signal Own security operations integration, including defining and executing Day 1 and Day 2 readiness Collaborate with IT, cloud, engineering, and leadership teams to align security capabilities with business objectives Required Skills 5-10+ years of experience in a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering / Security Operations Strong hands-on experience with EDR/MDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender) Proven experience securing cloud environments - AWS mandatory, Azure is preferred Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic) Strong background in incident response and threat investigation Experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) and remediation workflows Hands-on experience with network security and micro-segmentation / zero trust architecture Strong understanding of IAM, data protection, and endpoint security controls Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, infrastructure, and leadership teams Excellent problem-solving s