Network Security Engineer

job summary:

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cyber Security Analyst to join First Line of Defense team. In this role, you will work closely with a senior cybersecurity specialist, contributing to a collaborative and knowledge-rich environment. Your primary responsibilities will include threat hunting, data analysis, and early detection of cyber threats to identify patterns, uncover hidden threats, and improve overall security posture to protect the organization's digital assets.

location: Woburn, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $60 - 68 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a senior cybersecurity specialist to conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
• Analyze security data from SIEM, EDR, and other telemetry sources to identify anomalies and potential threats.
• Analyze network traffic, endpoint telemetry, and log data to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and fine-tune detection rules, alerts, and dashboards to improve visibility and response times.
• Perform deep-dive investigations into suspicious activity and provide detailed analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to correlate internal findings with external threat data.
• Participate in the development of threat hunting playbooks and contribute to continuous improvement of detection methodologies.
• Assist in the creation of reports and presentations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support vulnerability management efforts by identifying and tracking remediation of security gaps.
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and cybersecurity trends.

qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in threat hunting, SOC analysis, or cyber threat intelligence.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, kill chain models, and adversary emulation.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Sentinel, QRadar) and EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender).

skills:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data parsing.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.