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Job Title: SaaS Security Engineer
Job Location: Springfield, MA
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Pay Range: $80hr - $85hr
We are looking for SaaS Security Engineer for our client in Springfield, MA
Job Title: SaaS Security Engineer
Job Location: Springfield, MA
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Pay Range: $80hr - $85hr
- The SaaS Security Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the secure adoption, integration, and management of SaaS applications across the enterprise.
- This role will focus on protecting sensitive data, strengthening access controls, embedding SaaS security within CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
- The engineer will collaborate with application, DevOps, and security teams to drive proactive risk management, respond to incidents, and deliver robust SaaS security solutions.
- Review, assess, and secure SaaS applications based on security best practices and industry benchmarks (e.g., CIS, NIST).
- Integrate SaaS applications with centralized IAM solutions (SSO/MFA) using Okta, Azure AD, or similar platforms.
- Monitor configurations, logs, and user activities using SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools such as AppOmni, Obsidian, or Valence.
- Participate in SaaS vendor security reviews, due diligence assessments, and ongoing risk evaluations.
- Implement and maintain security controls for access, sharing, integrations, and data protection across SaaS platforms.
- Support and respond to SaaS-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to embed SaaS security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Support audit and compliance efforts by ensuring SaaS platforms meet security and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce SaaS security runbooks, hardening checklists, and operational documentation.
- Provide guidance, training, and awareness to teams on SaaS security practices and secure usage.
- Hands-on experience with major SaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management (IAM, SSO, MFA).
- Proficiency with authentication and authorization protocols including OAuth, SAML, SCIM, and API security.
- Familiarity with DLP, CASB, and SSPM technologies.
- Experience in configuring SaaS audit logs, monitoring, and performing log analysis.
- Ability to document and maintain SaaS security playbooks, hardening guidelines, and security processes.
- Experience with automation/scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK SaaS framework mappings.
- Exposure to Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) models.
- Experience with configuration management tools and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
- Required/Highly Recommended: CompTIA Security
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Okta Certified Professional or Administrator
- Preferred: GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, OR equivalent professional experience.
Salary : $80 - $85
