Cyber Security Engineer

About the Opportunity:Our team is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer for a contract position supporting a major client in the Washington, DC area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to safeguarding complex enterprise environments using industry-leading security solutions.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure utilizing popular cyber security tools such as Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Tenable Nessus, and Cisco Firepower.Monitor network and system security, identify vulnerabilities, and respond to threats and incidents in real-time.Collaborate cross-functionally to establish and enforce security best practices, policies, and standards.Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses.Maintain and optimize security event monitoring and incident response workflows.