Cloud Cybertech Engineer - Contract

KAYGEN•Irving, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

KAYGEN is seeking a Cloud Cybertech Engineer for a contract position. This role involves supporting a project team by ensuring the security and integrity of information systems and data. The engineer will conduct security assessments, implement and maintain cybersecurity measures, monitor and respond to security incidents, and develop security policies. Collaboration with stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity best practices is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Senior BFT CyberTech Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in modern cloud-native security platform engineering — spanning SIEM, data pipeline, data lake, and SOAR technologies.
Critical technical contributor in delivering a Unified AI-Driven SOC capability: a federated, broad-capability query and orchestration system that unifies SOC operations, threat intelligence, log management, incident case management, and broader security data — underpinned by a configurable AI agent layer for incident and event investigation.
Banking and capital markets experience heavily preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential risks.
Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches, providing timely resolution.
Develop and update security policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity best practices are integrated into all aspects of the project.