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Neuralink

Security Engineer

Austin, TX

SSO/MFA and identity lifecycle, endpoint management, email security, and vulnerability management ... Experience mentoring engineers or independently owning security processes end-to-end.

HealthDrive

Senior Security Engineer

Framingham, MA · Hybrid

$85K - $115K/yr

Own and maintain the policy configuration for HealthDrive's Proofpoint platforms -- Email Security ... independently and across cross-functional teams. Nice to have : * Microsoft Intune (MDM)

Vessco Water

Senior Security Engineer

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

... point EDR, email security technologies, and other security tools. • Design, implement, and ... Security Engineering • Design, implement, and maintain technical security controls. • Support ...

Novva Data Centers

Senior Security Engineer

West Jordan, UT · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

Email Security * Vulnerability Management platforms * Engineer secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft 365 and AWS * Develop security standards and hardening baselines Security ...

Ramps International inc

Network Security Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Network Security Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC Duration: Long Term Required Skills: * Detailed ... Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Web and Email Security * Route and switch infrastructure

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor email security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Motion Recruitment

Charlotte, NC • On-site

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Job description

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Information Security Engineer in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid).
Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.
Contract Duration: 18 Months
Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ 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.
  • Proof Point Knowledge
  • CrowdStrike Knowledge
  • FireEye Knowledge
  • Cybersecurity
  • 2+ years of Windows Administration experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.)
  • Experience supporting enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, FireEye, or similar)
  • 2+ years of PowerShell or Python experience
  • 2+ years of SDLC experience
  • 1+ 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
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • 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

What You Will Be Doing
  • 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.
  • Threat Detection, Monitoring & 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 & 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 & 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

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