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IT Security Engineer

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting

Irvine, CA

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
29 days ago

TEMP IT Security Engineer


Job Summary

The TEMP IT Security Engineer supports the planning, implementation, and management of the organization s IT security infrastructure and policies. This role assists in identifying security risks, monitoring and responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and alerts using tools such as SIEM platforms (e.G., Splunk, Sentinel) to detect and respond to threats.
  • Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to improve the overall security posture.
  • Manage user access controls and identity management systems.
  • Monitor and audit for potential security breaches, abnormal behavior, and unauthorized access.
  • Verify that applied security policies are properly configured and effectively enforced.
  • Monitor network, system, and application security to detect and respond to potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Participate in incident response processes, including investigation, containment, recovery, and documentation.
  • Assist in audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
  • Support security awareness training and compliance initiatives for employees and third parties.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
  • Document security configurations, procedures, and technical findings.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 3 5 years of experience in IT security or related IT roles.
  • Knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
  • Understanding of incident response, vulnerability management, and identity and access management concepts.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to information security.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and external vendors.
  • Security certifications preferred (e.G., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH).

Skills
  • Proficiency with SIEM tools and log analysis.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and remediate security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge of network, system, and application security principles.
  • Experience with access control and identity management tools.
  • Documentation and reporting of security incidents, configurations, and procedures.
  • Ability to interpret and apply security policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in monitoring and analysis.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple security activities simultaneously.

Summary Qualification
  • Bachelor s degree in a relevant technical field.
  • 3 5 years of hands on experience in IT security or closely related IT functions.
  • Proven experience with security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of common security technologies and tools.
  • Preferred professional security certifications (e.G., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH).
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication abilities.


Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of one s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm one s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.

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