Security Engineer

The Enterprise Security Engineer I maintains security across an organization’s enterprise technology landscape, including servers, networks, physical devices, and data. This role works closely with IT infrastructure teams to build standards, address security-related issues, and promote a corporate environment focused on protecting assets and information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are representative of the role; additional duties may be assigned.

• Ensure the security of physical and virtual assets from both internal and external threat actors.
• Perform security assessments and system hardening across a wide range of network environments and technologies.
• Manage and enforce change control processes for network infrastructure.
• Develop enterprise security standards to reduce the risk of potential threats.
• Design and maintain an enterprise security training curriculum for business users.
• Develop, maintain, and participate in penetration testing, risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Automate tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide ad hoc assistance to IT infrastructure teams when needed.
• Maintain catalogs of servers and ensure authorization for access management and reporting requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery and fault tolerance management and testing.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call scheduling for security-related events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Windows Server and Active Directory administration (2 years required).
• Fluent in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Go, C, Perl, Bash, PowerShell)
• SIEM and security event analysis.
• Anti-malware software administration.
• Network administration (1 years required).
• Up to date on global security issues and threats.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking skills.
• Exceptional organization, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Working knowledge in MS Office, any desktop communications software, Adobe products,
• Operating System software and web browsers.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a group.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxnard, CA.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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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Salary : $29 - $36