Security Engineer - Cloud & Endpoint Security

JOB-2029

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Hybrid or Remote (Local candidate preferred)

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview:

The Cloud and Endpoint Security team is committed to enhancing our cybersecurity framework to protect our digital assets and infrastructure. We are seeking motivated and skilled professionals to join our Cloud and Endpoint Security team. The team interfaces with many departments to ensure security tools are integrated where possible and provides the incident response team with the tools to be effective. This team interacts with various technologies and is a key player in the direction of the security department.

The Security Engineer on the Cloud & Endpoint Security team will play a crucial role in deploying, configuring, and managing the Airlock solution within our organization. This role involves implementing and optimizing Airlock’s allowlisting, secure access, and reverse proxy capabilities, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational security goals.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the deployment and configuration of Airlock solution, ensuring proper integration with existing infrastructure.

• Define and implement allowlisting policies to enhance application security and access control.

• Collaborate with the incident response team to refine alerting and logging capabilities provided by Airlock.

• Assist in the development of organizational security strategies that align with business objectives and industry best practices.

• Identify opportunities to automate the configuration and reporting processes for Airlock.

• Monitor Airlock performance and security logs to detect and respond to threats or issues.

• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, incorporating them into Airlock configurations where applicable.

• Support the development and maintenance of incident response plans and secure access protocols.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, or related roles.

• 1+ years of experience deploying or managing application allowlisting or reverse proxy solutions.

• 1+ years of experience with security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux environments, including command-line configurations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Airlock or similar allowlisting tools

• Familiarity with scripting/automation tools (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for configuration and reporting.

• Industry certifications such as Sec+, CCSP, or relevant GIAC certifications.

• Analytical abilities, including process analysis and development, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.

Benefits

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.