Security Engineer

ECLARO

Los Altos, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$77 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Genetics, GitHub, Internet Security, Machine Tool, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Security, Operations Research, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Scorecarding, Security Analysis, Security Monitoring, Team Player, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Altos, CA
POSTED
Today
Security Engineer
Job Number: 26-00812
 
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Security Engineer for our client in Los Altos, CA. 
 
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:
  • Mid-level Security Engineer to support its research-driven environment.
  • This role is ideal for someone who understands how to balance security best practices while enabling innovation and flexibility for engineering and research teams.
  • The team is specifically looking for an engineer who can operate autonomously, adapt to evolving environments, and work collaboratively with researchers without becoming overly process- or policy-heavy.
  • The focus is on enablement and practical security solutions rather than rigid governance.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Support and enhance system and network security initiatives across research environments
  • Partner closely with researchers and engineering teams to implement practical and flexible security controls
  • Assist with security tooling, vulnerability management, and security posture improvements
  • Evaluate and address risks while maintaining operational agility for research teams
  • Contribute to secure development and infrastructure practices within cloud and software environments
  • Perform security assessments and remediation recommendations across various platforms and tools
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support ongoing security initiatives
 
Required Qualifications:
  • 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering or related cybersecurity roles
  • Strong foundational knowledge of: System Security, Network Security, Security Best Practices
  • Experience working in flexible, fast-paced engineering or R&D-driven environments
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical stakeholders
  • GitHub Advanced Security, Security Scorecard, Checkmarx
  • AWS security experience (highly preferred): IAM, Cloud security best practices, Security monitoring and controls within AWS environments
  • Mid-level engineer who is technically hands-on and adaptable
  • Comfortable operating in less rigid environments that prioritize innovation
  • Not overly policy-focused or governance-heavy
  • Understands how to enable teams securely without creating unnecessary blockers
  • Self-driven and capable of navigating ambiguity effectively
 
Pay Rate: $70.00-$77.00/Hour.
 
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
  • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
  • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
 
If interested, you may contact:
Tim Cusick
Tim.cusick@eclaro.com
646-755-9317
Tim Cusick | LinkedIn
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
 

About the Company

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ECLARO

Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:

• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities

Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:

• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services

Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.

Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.eclaroit.com