Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support enterprise-wide security initiatives within a complex IT environment. This role is responsible for safeguarding systems, networks, and data through proactive monitoring, vulnerability management, and security solution implementation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level security professional or a Systems Administrator with security experience looking to transition into a dedicated cybersecurity role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide security analysis, architecture input, and design oversight across the IT environment
• Install, configure, manage, and monitor:
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Network and application firewalls
• Perform proactive and reactive vulnerability assessments and risk analyses
• Develop and execute remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities
• Conduct security assessments on enterprise ERP systems, including Microsoft and Oracle platforms
• Manage and monitor endpoint protection and data security tools, including:
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Support development and delivery of IT security awareness and training initiatives
• Assist in drafting and maintaining:
  • Security standards
  • Policies and procedures
  • Documentation for enterprise-wide use
• Provide recommendations to leadership on security improvements and risk mitigation strategies
• Contribute ideas for new security technologies and implementations
• Perform additional duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Degree level may impact compensation
• 3-4+ years of relevant IT experience
• Hands-on or working knowledge of cybersecurity tools and concepts
• Experience with or exposure to the Microsoft Security Stack, including:
  • Microsoft Defender / Endpoint Protection
  • Microsoft Sentinel
• Understanding of:
  • Vulnerability management
  • Network security principles
  • Risk analysis methodologies

Preferred Experience

• Experience working as a Systems Administrator with security responsibilities
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Splunk, McAfee, or similar platforms
• Exposure to both on-prem and enterprise data center environments
• Strong desire to grow within cybersecurity

Work Environment

• On-site role
• Intermediate-level position within a collaborative IT team

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Terre Haute, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Terre Haute,IN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed.

We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all…