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Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer IV
Location-Type: Hybrid (Silver Spring, MD)
Start Date Is: Nov 10, 2025 or 2 weeks from offer
Duration: 6-month contract
Compensation Range: $70-$100/hr
Job Description:
Support security infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity systems and best practices across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem environments.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Implement and conduct design reviews of security controls
Manage and enhance enterprise security platforms (SaaS, cloud, on-premise)
Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate platform effectiveness
Harden host and operating systems; monitor and log per best practices
Automate infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
Communicate security risks and architecture needs across all org levels
Mentor teammates and create detailed SOPs and documentation
Research emerging security tech and recommend strategic adoption
Requirements:
Must-Haves:
5 years of experience in cybersecurity and security engineering
Hands-on scripting experience (Python, Go, etc.)
3 years of experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-level security tools
Nice-to-Haves:
CISSP, Splunk Admin, AWS Solution Architect certifications
Experience in media/entertainment or globally distributed networks
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and their architectural impacts