Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer for a remote hourly contract role. The position focuses on creating cybersecurity scenarios and tasks covering security operations, incident response, forensics, threat detection, vulnerability testing, security tooling, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Construct cybersecurity scenarios spanning security operations center monitoring, incident response, and forensics
• Build tasks across security operations, threat detection, and vulnerability testing
• Develop scenarios involving tools such as SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and vulnerability scanners
• Apply cybersecurity methodologies to standards like NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIS2
• Author rubrics that distinguish authentic security judgment from generic textbook recall

Skills

• Have strong relevant experience in the domain as a security engineer or CISO
• Direct ownership of incident response programs, security architecture, or compliance initiatives
• Fluency in security tooling and understanding of regulatory frameworks and threat landscape
• A recognized professional credential is strongly preferred (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
• Prior rubric or training authorship is a plus

Benefits

• Remote work
• Commission: $80-$90 per hour

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