Cybersecurity Engineer Associate
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Direct Placement
Company: ARC Group
Category: Administration
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Cybersecurity Engineer Associate
Are you ready to launch your career in cybersecurity with a leading organization recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, and professional growth? Join our dynamic team as a Cybersecurity Engineer Associate, where you will have the opportunity to work with advanced security technologies, support the protection of critical systems, and contribute to a secure digital environment. This full-time contract position is remote, offering flexibility and the chance to collaborate with talented professionals across the country.
Our organization values inclusivity and diverse perspectives, believing they are fundamental to superior problem-solving and creativity. As a Cybersecurity Engineer Associate, you will play a pivotal role in administering, monitoring, and enhancing key security solutions. You will work closely with other IT professionals in application development, IT operations, networking, and privacy, gaining cross-functional experience that will empower your career growth.
Located in a remote work environment, our team members appreciate the flexibility and work-life balance, while still enjoying the sense of connection and support from a collaborative team. If you are enthusiastic about cybersecurity, eager to learn, and ready to contribute your technical skills, we invite you to apply today by clicking the job application button below.
Cybersecurity Engineer Associate - Summary- Administer and support cybersecurity tools and solutions, such as Zscaler, Netskope Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Palo Alto, and Illumio.
- Monitor and maintain information security devices, safeguards, and event management systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.
- Participate in the identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of security issues.
- Contribute to documentation, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor, report on, and enhance the performance and utilization of assigned security solutions.
- Manage system and application environments, including configuration, policy management, and operational activities.
- Assist with security incident response, problem management, and troubleshooting of software/hardware issues.
- Resolve security alerts and conduct remediation activities to ensure system integrity.
- Maintain application scripts and utilize tools to manage operational security.
- Track, document, and remediate security vulnerabilities, issues, and requests.
- Support change, request, problem, or escalated tickets on technical security solutions.
- Create and coordinate detailed security reports for audit, management, or business owner requirements.
- Collaborate with other IT areas to ensure timely completion and resolution of security work requests.
- Provide input for process improvement and development of operational documentation.
- Respond to security alerts, assist with on-call support, and participate in audit activities.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and contract duration.
- Opportunity for contract extension or potential conversion to full-time employment.
- Remote work flexibility supporting work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities within a leading technology-focused organization.
- Supportive, inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
- 3+ years of related work experience (1+ year in cybersecurity and 2+ years in IT infrastructure).
- Experience with Proxy Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and secure web gateways (MWGs).
- Direct implementation experience with Zscaler or Netskope SASE solutions strongly preferred.
- Netskope certifications are a significant plus.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a related field preferred.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking and security concepts for network, application, and operating systems.
- Capacity to work independently and proactively seek guidance when necessary.
- Analytical, technical, and strong documentation skills.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, DevOps, risk management, and security best practices.
- Experience with scripting and automating security systems preferred.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems is beneficial.
- Familiarity with industry data security, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.
- CompTIA Network+ certification is a plus.
- Exposure to project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Lean, SAFe) advantageous.
- Demonstrates strong corporate work ethics and a commitment to team collaboration.
- Detail-oriented with excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to think quickly and maintain a positive, solution-focused attitude.
- Motivated to learn, grow, and take ownership of assigned initiatives.
- Recognizes the value of teamwork and the importance of contributing to organizational goals.
- Capable of meeting deadlines and following through on tasks with minimal supervision.
- Permanent US work authorization required; no C2C or third-party candidates considered.
- Position is offered on a contract basis with no placement fee to the candidate.
- Remote work environment supports effective collaboration and flexibility.
- ARC Group is recognized as a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm with a nationwide reputation for excellence in technical resource placement.
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform us.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to join a forward-thinking team, please apply now by clicking the application button. Take the next step in your cybersecurity career as a Cybersecurity Engineer Associate!