Temporary Security Engineer I (Supplier Brief – Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Operations Contractor) - Alameda, CA

Orbis Clinical is seeking a Temporary Security Engineer I (Supplier Brief – Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Operations Contractor) located in Alameda, CA for 12-month initial with possibility to extend but not guaranteed.

Job Title: Temporary Security Engineer I (Supplier Brief – Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Operations Contractor)

Location: Alameda, CA

Contract: 12-month initial with possibility to extend but not guaranteed

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to support day-to-day Security Operations (SecOps) activities. This individual will investigate security alerts, determine true positives versus false positives, manage security tickets, and escalate incidents requiring deeper analysis. The role was created to allow the existing cybersecurity team to focus on strategic automation initiatives while maintaining operational coverage.

This is a highly hands-on security operations role requiring an individual who can contribute immediately with minimal training on cybersecurity fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and triage cybersecurity alerts across multiple security domains.
• Determine whether alerts represent legitimate threats or false positives.
• Review, document, and close security tickets.
• Escalate suspicious activity and confirmed incidents to senior cybersecurity team members.
• Monitor and investigate alerts related to identity, endpoint, email, and other security technologies.
• Analyze logs and security telemetry to identify meaningful indicators and anomalies.
• Support incident response investigations through data collection and analysis.
• Provide operational input that may later be incorporated into security automation efforts.

Environment

• Lean cybersecurity operations team of five full-time employees.
• Position will support broad SecOps activities rather than a single technology domain.
• Daily workload consists of approximately 20–30 alerts/tickets.
• Security technologies in use include Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, Cortex XDR, Proofpoint, Okta, and Jira.
• Equivalent enterprise-class technologies are acceptable.

Top Skills

• 5+ years of cybersecurity operations, SOC, incident response, or security engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience investigating security alerts and performing incident triage.
• Ability to determine true positives versus false positives and document findings.
• Experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security monitoring environment.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or similar).
• Experience with EDR/XDR platforms (Cortex XDR, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, or similar).
• Security log analysis and incident investigation experience.
• Experience managing and resolving security tickets through Jira, ServiceNow, or similar ticketing platforms.
• Experience supporting identity, endpoint, email security, and access-related investigations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, terminology, vulnerabilities, phishing, CVEs, and incident response processes.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal training on cybersecurity fundamentals.

Strong Plus

• Experience with SOAR platforms and security orchestration workflows.
• Security automation exposure, including workflow automation or process improvement initiatives.
• Scripting or development experience supporting automation efforts.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with Google SecOps.
• Experience with Cortex XDR.
• Experience with Okta.
• Experience with Proofpoint.
• Experience with Jira.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, SSCP, or similar).
• Experience supporting regulated environments involving HIPAA, PHI, PCI, or comparable compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify opportunities to automate repetitive security investigation tasks.

Compensation Details:

• Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.
• The Pay Range for this position is $85.00 - $92.00 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
• Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k). 

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Stone Harbor Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

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