CISSP Certified | Information Security Engineer | Mesa, AZ (Hybrid) | Need Local

Job Title: CISSP Certified | Information Security Engineer Location: Mesa, AZ (Hybrid) | Need Local Type: 6+ Months Contract To Hire Job Description: The Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing security systems to protect an organization’s infrastructure from cyber threats. They configure and maintain tools like intrusion detection systems, encryption software, and secure network architectures. Their duties include conducting security testing, such as penetration tests, to identify and fix vulnerabilities. They collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into new and existing systems. Additionally, they monitor system performance and respond to security incidents to ensure operational integrity. Key Responsibilities: Implement security solutions that reinforce a defense-in-depth and zero-trust posture. Contribute to complex security projects. Install, configure, maintain, patch and troubleshoot all information security tools and infrastructure including but not limited to SIEM, SOAR, WAF, PAM, firewalls, secure web/email gateways. Perform routine configuration reviews of information security technology and infrastructure against industry best practices, vendor supplied recommendations and the company’s own internal baselines. Create and maintain internal documentation such as network, architectural and data flow diagrams and internal procedures for all information security owned products and tools. Train the security team on newly deployed technologies and act as an escalation point and subject matter expert for all information security owned systems. Work closely with the Governance, Risk, Compliance team to document internal operational and audit procedures around information security owned infrastructure, gather technical evidence, speak to cybersecurity procedures and standards. Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity (or related field), or 2 years of professional experience as an information security engineer. Experience with security tools including SIEM, SOAR, WAF, PAM, firewalls, secure web/email gateways. Articulate with strong business acumen and executive presence. Coachable and willing to learn with an emphasis on positive demeanor. Ability to take initiative and drive results. Preferred: Information security industry certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+. CEH, OSCP. Experience with the CrowdStrike suite of cybersecurity tools. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and tool development. Extensive knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux). Experience in security operations and incident response. Desired: Experience securing cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, Docker) and implementing DevSecOps practices. Experience with zero-trust architecture. Knowledge of machine learning for anomaly detection or threat intelligence. Job Type: Contract Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mesa, AZ 85201