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As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for all cyber security related tasks on both the product and infrastructure sides. You will enhance existing security measures and work full-time to scale and adapt as threats evolve. Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and industry standards, you will collaborate with IT and product teams to integrate new features. Your role will also include scripting to automate processes and setting up SIEM/SOAR systems.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain cyber security measures for products and infrastructure.
• Stay informed about latest industry trends and standards.
• Collaborate with IT and product teams to integrate new features.
• Automate processes through scripting.
• Set up and manage SIEM/SOAR systems.

Essential Skills

• 4 years of experience in cybersecurity across products and digital infrastructure.
• Experience in operational implementation of security policies.
• Strong expertise in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Sentinel.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
• Understanding of OWASP standards and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems strongly preferred.
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Certifications like CISSP, CEH, CISM, or Security+ are desirable.
• Knowledge of ITAR/Export Control regulations.

Work Environment

Initially, this role will be on-site remote, with the potential for a hybrid arrangement over time. This position offers a unique opportunity to be the main cyber security expert within the company and to contribute significantly to new security initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, Oregon.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.07 - $81.63/hr.

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 disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

Closing date: Nov 19, 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.

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