Security Engineer

Job Title: Security Engineer
Location: Los Altos, CA - 94022 (Hybrid - 2 days onsite: Tuesday and Wednesday, 4x10 shift- off every Friday. Must be able to work OT if needed)
Duration: 6-Month Contract

Overview:
Our client is seeking a mid-level Security Engineer to support its research-driven environment. This role is ideal for someone who understands how to balance security best practices while enabling innovation and flexibility for engineering and research teams.
The team is specifically looking for an engineer who can operate autonomously, adapt to evolving environments, and work collaboratively with researchers without becoming overly process- or policy-heavy. The focus is on enablement and practical security solutions rather than rigid governance.

Required Qualifications
4 6 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering or related cybersecurity roles
Strong foundational knowledge of:
o System Security
o Network Security
o Security Best Practices
Experience working in flexible, fast-paced engineering or R&D-driven environments
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical stakeholders

Technical Experience
GitHub Advanced Security
Security Scorecard - MUST
Checkmarx - MUST
AWS security experience (highly preferred)
o IAM
o Cloud security best practices
o Security monitoring and controls within AWS environments