ESPO
Job title: Security Engineer
Duration: 6 month contract (possible contract to hire or contract extension)
Location: 100% Remote
Pay rate: DOE
As a Security Operations Analyst, you will serve as a frontline defender within our Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for monitoring alerts, investigating threats, and supporting the effectiveness of our detection and response workflows. You will work closely with engineering, IT, and other security teams to triage incidents, assess risks, and drive operational improvements across our hybrid infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about hands-on defense and continuous process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor and triage alerts using SIEM, endpoint, and cloud security platforms (i.e Deepwatch MDR) Investigate anomalous activity and escalate incidents according to defined runbooks Track investigations and incident status using Jira or other case management tools Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to validate and remediate alerts Support incident response, including containment and root cause analysis Identify trends in alert fatigue and contribute to tuning and detection improvements Maintain and improve SOC playbooks, runbooks, and detection documentation Participate in security incident postmortems and response exercises Support the security evaluation of third-party commercial products by triaging incoming requests or conducting technical reviews for suspicious behaviors, integration risks, and monitoring gaps prior to deployment Contribute to threat-informed detection development and SLA tracking for triage and response Prepare clear dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate risk and compliance metrics to stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related technical support role Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents in both on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, CSPM, DLP, identity logs, and incident response tools and workflows Experience with Jira-based triage workflows and structured investigation processes Strong understanding of security principles, threat landscapes, and common attack vectors Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a bias for operational improvement Effective communicator who can explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
ESPO Corporation www.espocorp.com 630-789-2525 View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
As a Security Operations Analyst, you will serve as a frontline defender within our Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for monitoring alerts, investigating threats, and supporting the effectiveness of our detection and response workflows. You will work closely with engineering, IT, and other security teams to triage incidents, assess risks, and drive operational improvements across our hybrid infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about hands-on defense and continuous process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor and triage alerts using SIEM, endpoint, and cloud security platforms (i.e Deepwatch MDR) Investigate anomalous activity and escalate incidents according to defined runbooks Track investigations and incident status using Jira or other case management tools Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to validate and remediate alerts Support incident response, including containment and root cause analysis Identify trends in alert fatigue and contribute to tuning and detection improvements Maintain and improve SOC playbooks, runbooks, and detection documentation Participate in security incident postmortems and response exercises Support the security evaluation of third-party commercial products by triaging incoming requests or conducting technical reviews for suspicious behaviors, integration risks, and monitoring gaps prior to deployment Contribute to threat-informed detection development and SLA tracking for triage and response Prepare clear dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate risk and compliance metrics to stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related technical support role Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents in both on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, CSPM, DLP, identity logs, and incident response tools and workflows Experience with Jira-based triage workflows and structured investigation processes Strong understanding of security principles, threat landscapes, and common attack vectors Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a bias for operational improvement Effective communicator who can explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
ESPO Corporation www.espocorp.com 630-789-2525 View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.