Temporary Security Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Description

The primary function of the Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining controls that protect enterprise systems and data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss. This role requires expertise in cyber security, email platforms, cloud environments, and data protection operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as a self-motivated security engineer requiring minimal supervision, with strong troubleshooting capabilities across a wide range of information technology systems and security platforms.

• Develop and maintain custom rules within protection and monitoring tools to meet business and regulatory requirements.

• Identify risks and vulnerabilities, and design and implement mitigation strategies.

• Lead and support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of security technologies and services, including acting in project leadership roles when required.

• Administer enterprise email platforms (Google Workspace Gmail, Secure Email Gateway) to protect against phishing, malware, and data exfiltration.

• Manage and optimize cloud security controls within AWS environments, including identity and access management (IAM), logging/monitoring, network security, data protection and configuration security, best practices.

• Support data protection operations, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response.

• Drive data classification and labeling initiatives and integrate with DLP technologies.

• Manage and tune DLP policies across multiple channels and platforms.

• Support compliance initiatives, including audits, assessments, and control documentation.

• Ensure consistent deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of security tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on engineering or cyber operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a equivalent technical experience is preferred.

• Experience implementing enterprise controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments

• Hands-on experience with:

o Email platforms (Google Workspace/Gmail, Secure Email Gateways, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange)

o AWS services (IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, configuration management)

o Data protection technologies (DLP, classification, labeling)

• Experience supporting enterprise data classification and labeling rollouts

• Strong knowledge of:

o Security engineering principles

o Network and system controls

o Identity and access management

o Security protocols and standards

Key Skills

• Email Security Management (Google Workspace)

• Data Protection (DLP, Data Classification)

• Endpoint DLP Management - System troubleshooting (Mac/Windows)

• AWS Data Security controls

Additional Skills & Qualifications

-data protection team

-either security email gateway or cloud email solutions (potentially roll out)

-data protection with engineering experience troubleshooting,

-GCP, GWS, AWS, google platforms, not as much emphasis on AWS stack

-applied data protection to GCP

-day to day: typical engineering, focused on data security, DLP, email solution, routing rules, working in several tools daily, fast paced, team oriented

-not required any programming languages, reg ex (pattern used in security to search, match, validate, or replace text), AI security

-first two rounds virtual, last round onsite either Rockville or Tyson’s

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Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.