Security Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Security Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in the DMV Area.

The primary function of the Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining controls that protect enterprise systems and data from unauthorized access, modification, or loss. This role requires expertise in cybersecurity, email platforms, cloud environments, and data protection operations.

Responsibilities :

• Operate as a self-motivated security engineer requiring minimal supervision, with strong troubleshooting capabilities across a wide range of information technology systems and security platforms.
• Develop and maintain custom rules within protection and monitoring tools to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities, and design and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead and support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of security technologies and services, including acting in project leadership roles when required.
• Administer enterprise email platforms (Google Workspace Gmail, Secure Email Gateway) to protect against phishing, malware, and data exfiltration.
• Manage and optimize cloud security controls within AWS environments, including identity and access management (IAM), logging/monitoring, network security, data protection and configuration security, best practices.
• Support data protection operations, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
• Drive data classification and labeling initiatives and integrate with DLP technologies.
• Manage and tune DLP policies across multiple channels and platforms.
• Support compliance initiatives, including audits, assessments, and control documentation.
• Ensure consistent deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of security tools and platforms.

Required Skills :

• 6+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on engineering or cyber operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a equivalent technical experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing enterprise controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Email platforms (Google Workspace/Gmail, Secure Email Gateways, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange)
  • AWS services (IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, configuration management)
  • Data protection technologies (DLP, classification, labeling)
• Experience supporting enterprise data classification and labeling rollouts
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Security engineering principles
  • Network and system controls
  • Identity and access management
  • Security protocols and standards

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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