Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Title : Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Location : New York, NY (Onsite)

Clearance Requirements : None required

Position Status : Contract (7+ months)

Pay Rate : $57 per hour on W2

Position Description :

We are seeking a Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer to join a Fortune 500 Utilities organization in New York City. This role focuses on strengthening enterprise endpoint security and ensuring robust protection against evolving threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) , Antivirus (AV) , Vulnerability Management , and Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) tools.

You will collaborate closely with IT, operations, and security teams to deploy, monitor, and enhance endpoint security solutions across a large enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Endpoint Security & Management

• Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise-level AV and EDR solutions across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• Create and maintain security policies, rules, and alerts to protect against endpoint threats.
• Perform troubleshooting and ensure endpoint tools operate efficiently and compliantly.
• Leverage Windows Defender and similar technologies for attack path remediation.

Vulnerability & Risk Management

Cyber Asset Management

Incident Response & Threat Hunting

Policy, Compliance & Automation

Required Skills & Education :

Preferred Qualifications :

About Seneca Resources :

At Seneca Resources , we go beyond staffing - we're a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients spanning Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, we connect talented professionals to impactful opportunities nationwide.

When you join Seneca, you'll gain access to competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and a team that supports your professional growth.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.