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Job Title: Security Operations EngineerJob Description
Join our dynamic team as a Security Operations Engineer and be at the forefront of safeguarding our systems and networks. You will play a crucial role in detecting and responding to security threats, while continuously improving our cybersecurity operations. If you have a passion for security engineering and enjoy working with AWS, SIEM/EDR solutions, and Python programming, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Monitor, triage, and investigate security threats across systems and networks.
Continuously improve cybersecurity detection and response operations.
Contribute to the development of Security Operations knowledge base materials, including playbooks and runbooks.
Track and report on Security Operations KPIs.
Participate in an on-call rotation for incident response and escalations.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in a Security Operations program.
Strong knowledge of AWS and Cloud Security.
Experience triaging and investigating cybersecurity alerts.
Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and log analysis.
Proficiency in Python programming.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with SIEM correlation rule tuning and lifecycle management.
Ability to conduct training and mentoring for Security Operations and Incident Response.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code.
Metrics and data analytics experience.
Experience aligning Security Operations with industry standards such as NIST, SOC2, and ISO.
Work Environment
This position offers the flexibility of working 100% remotely, although preference is given to candidates who can sit in our Pittsburgh office. Join a team dedicated to building, testing, and maintaining threat detection controls for both the enterprise and the Aurora Driver. The work environment is dynamic and supportive, providing opportunities for growth and learning in a mature Security Operations program.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Location:
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

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