Cyber Hygiene Engineer

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This role is for a Cyber Hygiene Engineer in Jacksonville, FL, on a contract basis. It requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, expertise in vulnerability management, and knowledge of cloud security. Pay rate and contract length are unspecified.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
400
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🗓️ - Date discovered
August 29, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
Unknown
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Jacksonville, FL
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Automation #Compliance #Security #Vulnerability Management #Cloud #Azure #System Security #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Strategy #Cybersecurity
Role description
Our Client, a Global Investment Bank, is seeking a Cyber Hygiene Engineer in their Jacksonville, FL location. Overview: • A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration • A hybrid work model with in-office and remote flexibility, plus generous vacation, personal, and volunteer days • Employee Resource Groups that support inclusivity and community engagement • Competitive compensation packages, including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family-building support • Educational resources, matching gift programs, and volunteer opportunities Responsibilities: • Cyber Hygiene Strategy & Implementation: Lead the development and execution of cybersecurity hygiene processes, policies, and procedures across the organization, including secure configuration management, patching, vulnerability management, and end-to-end risk mitigation. • Security Architecture & Design: Partner with engineering teams to design and implement secure infrastructure that aligns with cybersecurity best practices. • Vulnerability Management: Oversee the full vulnerability management lifecycle—from identification and remediation to reporting—ensuring timely and effective patching of critical vulnerabilities. • Compliance & Auditing: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Conduct regular audits, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. • Training & Awareness: Promote cyber hygiene best practices by leading training sessions and providing resources to strengthen security awareness across teams. • Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with stakeholders to refine cyber hygiene practices, incorporating lessons learned and staying current with emerging threats and standards. • Metrics & Reporting: Develop and present detailed reports on cyber hygiene initiatives, risk levels, and compliance, supporting management-level decision-making. Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with expertise in hygiene practices, vulnerability management, and configuration management • Strong knowledge of network and system security, along with vulnerability management frameworks • Experience with patch management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation tools (e.g., Tanium, Tenable, Prisma, etc.) • Hands-on experience with both cloud security (Azure, GCP) and on-premises security controls • Expertise in system hardening, secure configuration management, and automation • Skills That Will Help You Excel • Detail-Oriented: Able to identify subtle risks and vulnerabilities that others may overlook • Team-Oriented: Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams including developers, IT, and security experts • Proactive: Forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate challenges and take preventive action • Adaptable: Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment and open to new tools, technologies, and methods