Job Title: Cybersecurity Senior Engineer Duration: 3+ Months Contract with possible extension Location: Atlanta, GA
Role Summary
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Engineer to support business initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams and ensuring secure, compliant solutions across the organization. This role is responsible for integrating security and privacy requirements into system architecture, identifying risks, and guiding projects from concept through implementation and validation.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to embed security and privacy into solutions
Review system architectures and designs to identify security gaps and recommend improvements
Define and implement security controls aligned with business and compliance requirements
Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, validation)
Identify, assess, and mitigate security and privacy risks
Support security operations including incident, change, vulnerability, and configuration management
Lead risk-based decision-making and cost vs. Security trade-off discussions
Document security requirements, risks, and exceptions for ongoing projects
Influence product selection and negotiate security requirements with stakeholders and vendors
Monitor emerging security trends and recommend improvements to existing frameworks
Drive continuous improvement in security practices and governance standards
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in information security (architecture, operations, design, or development)
Experience designing, implementing, and validating security controls
Strong knowledge across multiple security domains:
Network security
Application security
Data protection
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Security operations
Understanding of security processes:
Incident management
Change management
Vulnerability management
Configuration management
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS)
Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
Background in telecom, cable, or large enterprise environments