Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Senior
Application Security
Cloud Platforms
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Platform
Data Security
Digital Marketing
Endpoint Security
Facilities Management
Firewall
Identity and Access Management
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Network Security
Product Security
Risk Governance
Risk Management
Security
Security Compliance
Security Engineering
Security Information And Event Management
Security Monitoring
Security Operations
Security Posture Management
Security Standards
Security Testing
Software Security
Splunk Siem
Vulnerability Management
Web Application Firewall
Job Description
Join Vertage as an embedded cybersecurity leader within a business unit. This onsite role combines enterprise security expectations with day-to-day operational impact across applications, infrastructure, and OT environments. You will translate strategy into practical controls, coordinate governance and monitoring, and drive measurable risk reduction through remediation programs.
What you’ll do
- Act as the primary cybersecurity liaison for assigned business unit(s), converting enterprise security policies into unit-specific controls and procedures
- Perform and support risk assessments, vulnerability management reviews, and security posture evaluations spanning applications, infrastructure, and OT environments
- Lead or support security initiatives such as WAF/firewall configuration, identity and access management reviews, endpoint protection, and cloud security posture
- Represent the business unit in change management and security governance forums
- Coordinate with enterprise SIEM, network security, and application security platforms to ensure appropriate monitoring and enforcement
- Support M&A integration activities, including network segmentation, firewall onboarding, and security baseline validation
- Develop and maintain security documentation including policies, runbooks, risk acceptance memos, and remediation plans
- Engage stakeholders across technical and leadership levels, presenting risk posture and program status to senior management
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or risk management
- Hands-on experience with WAF, NGFW, SIEM, or vulnerability management platforms
- Strong understanding of NIST CSF, CMMC, or equivalent frameworks
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional security programs with minimal oversight
- Intermediate-level skills aligned to: certified security roles, risk analysis, security requirements, security engineering, network segmentation, and security program delivery
Tools and domains you’ll work with
WAF, NGFW, SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, security posture evaluations, identity and access management, endpoint protection, cloud security posture, network segmentation, firewall onboarding, network security, and application security platforms.
Nice-to-have
- Experience in energy, utilities, or OT/ICS environments
- Familiarity with relevant cloud WAF, segmentation, SIEM, or firewall management tools
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting M&A cybersecurity integration
Role details
- Location: United States (onsite; physical office presence required)
- Hourly rate: USD 50–55 per hour
- Engagement dates: 05 Oct 2026 – 05 Oct 2027
- Respond by: 01 Oct 2026
- Language: English (professional working proficiency)