SaaS Security Engineer

Overview

This is a 6 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (e.g., H1B, OPT, CPT) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.

HYBRID REQUIRED in Boston or Springfield, MA or New York, NY

W2 only; No Corp-to-Corp

As a SaaS Security Engineer, you will be responsible for securing the organization’s SaaS ecosystem. Your primary objective will be to assess, implement, and monitor security controls across SaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, and others. You’ll work closely with IT, compliance, DevOps, and business units to ensure proper configurations, data protection, identity integration, and continuous monitoring of SaaS risks.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess and secure SaaS applications based on security best practices and benchmarks (e.g., CIS, NIST).
• Integrate SaaS apps with centralized IAM solutions (e.g., SSO / MFA via Okta, Azure AD).
• Monitor configurations, logs, and user activities using SSPM tools (e.g., AppOmni, Obsidian, Valence).
• Participate in SaaS vendor security reviews and due diligence assessments for new and existing services.
• Implement and maintain security controls for access, sharing, and integrations.
• Support and respond to SaaS-related incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to embed SaaS security in CI / CD pipelines.
• Support audit and compliance efforts by ensuring platforms meet security requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to teams on SaaS Security practices and secure usage.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Relevant Certifications

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