Information Security Engineer 4 - Contingent

Pinnacle Technical Resources

Charlotte, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$75 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Automation, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Campaigns, Cloud Computing, Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Security, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Documentation Standards, Ecosystems, Email Security, Email Technology, Endpoint Security, Engineering, Enterprise Protection, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, Hunting, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Malware, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Military, Network Routing, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Phishing, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Consulting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Infrastructure, Security Policy, Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Splunk, Symantec Endpoint Security, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Telemetry, Threat Modeling, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Wheel/Front-End Loader, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Charlotte, North Carolina
POSTED
Today

Job Title: Information Security Engineer 4 - Contingent
Location: Charlotte NC, Chandler, AZ
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 177837
Pay Range: 70-75$/hr on W2 (No C2C)

Job Description:

  • Application Support and Engineering
  • Assist in the development of automation and integrations to enhance operational efficiency, telemetry analysis, and threat response capabilities across endpoint and email security systems.
  • Provide security consulting on medium to large-scale projects to ensure alignment with corporate security policies, standards, and architecture.
  • Apply subject matter expertise in endpoint and email security to implement controls supporting availability, integrity, confidentiality, threat modeling, monitoring, access management, and business continuity.
Engineer and support for both Endpoint and Email security platforms across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, including:
Endpoint Applications:
  • CrowdStrike
  • Microsoft Defender
  • BitLocker
  • Eclypsium
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • WinMagic, SecureDoc
Email Security Applications:
  • Proofpoint (Email Protection, TAP, DLP, Threat Response)
  • FireEye/Mandiant Email Security (NX/EX or equivalent threat detection platforms)
  • Engineer and support enterprise email security solutions, including:
  • Proofpoint (Email Protection, TAP, DLP, Threat Response)
  • FireEye/Mandiant Email Security (NX/EX or equivalent threat detection platforms)
  • Assist in the development of automation and integrations to enhance operational efficiency, telemetry analysis, and threat response capabilities across endpoint and email security systems
  • Provide security consulting on medium to large-scale projects to ensure alignment with corporate security policies, standards, and architecture
  • Apply subject matter expertise in endpoint and email security to implement controls supporting availability, integrity, confidentiality, threat modeling, monitoring, access management, and business continuity
Threat Detection, Monitoring and Incident Response:
  • Lead and participate in endpoint and email-related security incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery
  • Investigate phishing, malware delivery, and email-based attacks, including analysis of headers, payloads, URLs, and attachments
  • Conduct technical investigations and post-incident digital forensics to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Review and correlate endpoint telemetry, email logs, and security alerts to identify anomalies and threats
  • Identify vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation strategies across endpoint and email ecosystems
  • Collaborate with incident response, threat intelligence, SOC, and infrastructure teams to investigate and remediate threats
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across endpoint and email security platforms
  • Continuously improve security posture through policy tuning, detection engineering, and proactive threat hunting
Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Mentor junior engineers and analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development
  • Partner with peers, colleagues, and leadership to resolve issues, drive initiatives, and achieve team goals
  • Coordinate with email security teams, SOC, and messaging infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive threat defense
  • Documentation, Standards and Continuous Improvement
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, security standards, and training materials
  • Translate complex security requirements into actionable, scalable technical solutions
  • Stay current with emerging threats, particularly phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and advanced malware campaigns
  • Promote a security-first mindset and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
In this contingent resource assignment, candidates may:
  • Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Information Security Engineering.
  • Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Information Security Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
  • Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
  • Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
Required Qualifications:
  • 4 plus years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 2 plus years of Windows Administration experience
  • 2 plus years of hands-on experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.)
  • Experience supporting enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, FireEye, or similar)
  • 2 plus years of PowerShell or Python experience
  • 2 plus years of SDLC experience
  • 1 plus year of Splunk experience
  • Experience analyzing email threats (phishing, malware, URL-based attacks)
  • Flexibility to support implementations outside of standard business hours
  • Ability to deliver high-quality technical artifacts and engineering solutions aligned with business objectives
  • 5 plus years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working with REST APIs
  • Experience with Network Routing
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments
  • Experience integrating email security, EDR/XDR, and SIEM platforms
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, secure device onboarding, and network segmentation
  • Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)
  • Experience with phishing detection, email authentication (DMARC, DKIM, SPF), and BEC prevention strategies
  • Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams and clearly document technical requirements.
Top Three Skills:
  • Proof Point Knowledge
  • CrowdStrike Knowledge
  • FireEye Knowledge
Note:
  • Location: Charlotte, NC (CIC)
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Bill Rate: 111.25
  • Interview Process: 1 to 2 rounds virtual interviews - panel (45 minute duration)
  • Spotlight Call - Yes
  • Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Pay Range: $70- $75

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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