Cyber Security Engineer (Remote)
Client : PCAOB Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Location : Washington, DC (Remote)
Employment Type : Contract
Sponsorship : Not Available
Were seeking a Cyber Security Engineer (Contractor) to join PCAOBs Security Operations team within the Office of Technology. Youll help monitor and respond to cyber threats, perform incident analysis, and support core security operations that protect PCAOBs technology environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Monitor security events and triage potential threats or anomalies.
- Participate in incident response, forensics, and data investigations.
- Support e-discovery and escalation processes to the Cyber Security team.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain cyber hygiene and compliance.
- Ensure operational continuity during closures or critical events.
Preferred Qualifications :
3+ years experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) role.Expertise in endpoint protection, IDS / IPS, firewalls, SIEMs , and log analysis .Familiar with HTTP / TCP / IP analysis , vulnerability assessments , and encryption .Understanding of Linux, Windows , and cloud environments (Azure preferred) .Knowledge of email security, CASB, VPN , and malware defense tools.Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.