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Cybersecurity Engineer

CFS

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Today
  • $125,000–$135,000 Per Year

Highlights

The ideal candidate is a proactive security professional who enjoys threat hunting, analyzing alerts, improving security tooling, and working across technical and non-technical teams to strengthen an organization's security posture. We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join a collaborative security operations team responsible for protecting enterprise systems, investigating threats, and continuously improving security monitoring capabilities.
CFS

Numbers & Facts

LocationAtlanta, GA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$125,000–$135,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description



Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join a collaborative security operations team responsible for protecting enterprise systems, investigating threats, and continuously improving security monitoring capabilities. This role combines hands-on security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security platform administration.


The ideal candidate is a proactive security professional who enjoys threat hunting, analyzing alerts, improving security tooling, and working across technical and non-technical teams to strengthen an organization's security posture.


Key Responsibilities


Security Monitoring & Incident Response



  • Investigate and triage security alerts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), phishing reports, and suspicious activity.

  • Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential security risks and malicious behavior.

  • Respond to security incidents and assist with containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.

  • Review and analyze security events to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.


Security Platform Administration



  • Administer, maintain, and optimize security technologies including:

    • Microsoft Defender

    • Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)

    • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) platforms

    • Vulnerability management tools

    • Email security solutions

    • Firewall and network security technologies



  • Configure security monitoring rules, alerts, dashboards, and reporting.

  • Onboard and integrate new data sources into security monitoring platforms.

  • Recommend and implement improvements to security controls and system configurations.


Vulnerability Management & Security Operations



  • Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation processes.

  • Assess security findings and work with technology teams to address identified risks.

  • Recommend hardening and configuration improvements for systems, applications, and infrastructure.

  • Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.


Documentation & Compliance Support



  • Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and technical reports.

  • Support compliance and audit initiatives by providing security evidence and reporting.

  • Assist with security assessments and reviews conducted by internal or third-party stakeholders.


Team Collaboration



  • Serve as a backup and cross-functional resource within the security team.

  • Partner with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and support teams on security-related initiatives.

  • Communicate security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Participate in user security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulation exercises and education efforts.


Required Qualifications



  • 3+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or a related role.

  • Hands-on experience with security monitoring and incident response.

  • Experience administering SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security detection tools.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.

  • Experience with security alert triage, threat hunting, and incident investigation.

  • Understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure.

  • Strong documentation and reporting skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience working in highly regulated environments such as financial services, legal, healthcare, or similar industries.

  • Linux administration or security experience.

  • Experience with Azure cloud security technologies.

  • Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as:

    • ISO 27001

    • HIPAA

    • Privacy and regulatory compliance requirements



  • Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or willingness to pursue certification.



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About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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