Senior Security Engineer
Reference Number: 410255
Posted: 09/02/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
Our client, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be part of the Security Operations team supporting email security, vulnerability management, and incident response efforts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Security Engineer – Proofpoint / Vulnerability Management
Location:Remote work, United States, New Jersey
Pay Range:
What's the Job?
- Administer and support Proofpoint email security platforms, including PPS, TAP, TRAP, URL Defense, Attachment Defense, and related email protection controls.
- Monitor email security health, investigate phishing or malicious email alerts, and support remediation of email-based threats.
- Configure and maintain email security policies such as spam filtering, impersonation protection, DLP, encryption, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
- Support Vulnerability Management activities including scan review, vulnerability validation, risk prioritization, remediation tracking, and SLA follow-up.
- Assist in Incident Response activities by analyzing alerts, gathering evidence, supporting containment, and documenting incident outcomes.
What's Needed?
- 5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, email security, vulnerability management, or incident response.
- Hands-on experience with Proofpoint solutions such as PPS, TAP, TRAP, DLP, URL Defense, and Attachment Defense.
- Working knowledge of phishing analysis, email threat campaigns, malware indicators, and malicious payload investigation.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of CVE, CVSS, remediation prioritization, patching workflows, and risk-based vulnerability management.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to work remotely with a dynamic cybersecurity team.
- Engage in impactful security operations and incident response activities.
- Gain exposure to leading security tools and platforms.
- Collaborate with diverse and talented professionals in the cybersecurity field.
- Contribute to the protection of critical information assets and infrastructure.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.
Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.
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