Jr. Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Contract

About Us

DMV IT Service LLC, founded in 2020, is a trusted IT consulting firm specializing in IT infrastructure optimization, cybersecurity, networking, and staffing solutions. We partner with clients to achieve technology goals through expert guidance, workforce support, and innovative solutions. With a client-focused approach, we also provide online training and job placements, ensuring long-term IT success.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level endpoint security solutions that protect systems and data from evolving cyber threats. The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing tools such as Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM), and Vulnerability Management systems to ensure a strong security posture across the organization’s environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Endpoint Security Management: Deploy and maintain enterprise-grade AV and EDR solutions, ensuring consistent protection and compliance across all endpoints.
• Policy Configuration: Configure and optimize security rules, alerts, and policies to enhance endpoint protection and performance.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular scans, assess risks, and collaborate with IT and application teams to address identified vulnerabilities.
• CAASM Integration: Implement CAASM tools to ensure comprehensive visibility of assets, accurate inventory management, and risk prioritization.
• Incident Response: Investigate security alerts and incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend long-term preventive measures.
• Threat Detection: Utilize SIEM tools such as Splunk to perform threat hunting and detailed analysis of endpoint security events.
• Compliance & Governance: Develop and enforce endpoint security standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal security requirements.
• Automation & Optimization: Identify areas for automation to streamline security operations and improve system performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, focusing on endpoint protection.
• Hands-on experience with AV and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender.
• Knowledge of CAASM and vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or Qualys.
• Strong technical understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint environments.
• Familiarity with incident response processes and threat detection techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and integration with endpoint security tools.