This is a contract opportunity. You will be employed by Magnit to work on assignment with GuideWell and subsidiary companies including Florida Blue. 

Associate Cybersecurity Engineers are responsible for activities including (but not limited to) administration of information security tools, security devices, cybersecurity safeguards, countermeasures, and cybersecurity event management. This position is for a new self-starter engineer to work in a fast-paced environment with leading-edge threat detection and logging technologies as part of a dynamic team that works closely with service providers and personnel from various organizational departments including CyberSecurity, IT operations, IT network, and privacy teams. Associate Cybersecurity Engineers troubleshoot and maintain security product policies and configuration as directed, administering and optimizing Security Data Pipeline Platforms and data engines (i.e. CRIBL, Onum, syslog-ng, etc.) to ensure efficient log collection and processing, while configuring and managing enterprise SIEM deployments (i.e CrowdStrike NG-SIEM/LogScale). Associate Cybersecurity Engineers are responsible for identifying and resolving failures and potential issues while maintaining accurate documentation of SIEM platform, left-of-SIEM data architecture, and log normalization processes; engineers need Linux system and command line experience, plus basic-intermediate network understanding.

Essential Functions:

• The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
• Monitors, reports on and enhances performance and utilization of assigned technical security solutions.
• Manage system/application environment, configuration, policy and required operational activities on assigned technical security solutions.
• Assists with security technology incident response and problem management. Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures on assigned technical security solutions. Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities as required for return-to-operation.
• Maintains application scripts and uses application specific tools to create or manage operational security.
• Tracks and documents security vulnerabilities, issues and requests, actively monitors work queue and remediates.
• Supports change, request, problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests on assigned technical security solutions.
• Creates and coordinates completion of detailed security reports to fulfill audit, management or business owner requirements.
• Accountable for follow-up of all security work requests including collaborating with other IT areas to ensure timely completion/resolution and obtainment of appropriate approval levels.
• Provides input to drive process improvements.
• Supports the development and maintenance of operational documentation for technical security solutions (e.g. procedures, engineering diagrams, knowledgebase, etc.).
• Responds to security alerts.
• Assist with on-call support.
• Provides audit support activities for internal and external audits.
   

Required Work Experience:

• 3+ years related work experience - 1+ years Cybersecurity / 2+ years Information Technology Infrastructure
   

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED
   

Required Licenses and Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (at time of submittal)
• **In alignment with GW Cybersecurity requirements, contractors must posses a relevant cybersecurity or technical certification for this role. If a relevant certification is not possessed, the contractor will be expected to obtain a relevant certification within 6 months of hire. (Relevant certification will be defined by hiring manager)
   

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 2 Year degree is preferred, in related field
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking preferred
• Capacity to work independently and willingness to seek advice/assistance.
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and investigate security related issues and having experience or knowledge with vulnerability and patch management.
• Strong technical, analytical, and administrative skills.
• Strong corporate work ethics.
• Strong Documentation and Review Skills to ensure "We say what we do and do what we say"
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and security tools, DevOps concepts, loud security principles, risk management, and security best practices.
• Experience or knowledge of scripting and automating information security systems preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with Linux and Windows systems preferred
• Familiarity with industry data security, privacy standards, relevant always and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to internal and external departmental needs.
• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks within a designated time frame.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Have the desire and ability to learn new things fast.
• Can think on their feet and maintain a positive attitude.
• Want to be part of an efficient and effective team.
• Display an ownership attitude and drive initiatives to completion.
• A team player that recognizes the bigger picture and understands the value of teamwork
   

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• CompTIA Network+
   

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Project Management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Lean or SAFe methodologies

GuideWell and its family of companies has partnered with Magnit as its Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Employer of Record (EOR) since 2018. In May of 2025, GuideWell joined Magnit Direct Source to implement the GuideWell Contractor Cohort. This program is designed to create, manage and curate a contractor talent pool for temporary contract opportunities with GuideWell. As a contractor working on temporary assignment with GuideWell, you'll be employed by Magnit. You'll have the opportunity to work on temporary projects at GuideWell companies that make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Magnit team.