Actalent

Description

Cyber Security Engineer who has at least five years of professional (outside college) experience in the IT security domain.

The ideal candidate will excel at hardening hardware/software, maintaining security documentation (POAM), and reviewing/auditing IT systems.

What you’ll be doing:

Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource

Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and assist with developing disaster recovery plans

Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.

Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behavior

Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction

Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice

Configuring and supporting security tools, such as firewalls and anti-virus software.

Training staff to understand and use security protocols

Hardening the environment to meet industry standards and requirements

Document security actions and assist with response team activities

Review and perform risk assessments and recommend security improvements

Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience as in Information Technology and security
• Vulnerability Assessment and management
• A strong knowledge and understanding of computer, network, and security systems
• Strong knowledge with creating Policies, procedure, and compliance assurance (POAM)
• Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance
• Industry Certification (Security+, CASP, CISM, etc.)
• Experience with STIG viewer or SCAP
• In depth understanding of how security impacts operations and risk mitigation/acceptance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology

Environment:

• This role is an on site 5 days a week position.
• Our client is known in the simulator/trainers industry for military and DoD applications in the Orlando, FL

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $76.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.