Cyber Security Engineer

Description We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position focuses on strengthening enterprise security across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and data assets while helping the organization stay ahead of threats and emerging risks. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong judgment in incident response, compliance support, and modern security practices, including the secure use of AI technologies. Responsibilities: u2022 Design, implement, and enhance security measures that safeguard endpoints, servers, networks, applications, cloud environments, and sensitive data. u2022 Oversee daily activity across security tools and investigate alerts, vulnerabilities, and suspicious events to reduce organizational risk. u2022 Review logs and telemetry from enterprise monitoring platforms, cloud security solutions, and related tools to identify threats and unusual behavior. u2022 Lead or contribute to incident response efforts by assessing events, coordinating containment, and supporting recovery activities. u2022 Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare for and support security audits and compliance reviews, including frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. u2022 Help develop and refine security policies, standards, and procedural documentation to strengthen governance and consistency. u2022 Serve as a technical resource for AI security by evaluating risks, recommending safeguards, and promoting secure adoption of emerging technologies. u2022 Establish and track security controls for AI-enabled tools to support responsible use and ongoing oversight. u2022 Work with cross-functional teams to improve security posture through continuous control monitoring, risk reduction, and configuration improvements. Requirements u2022 5-8+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity engineering roles. u2022 Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. u2022 Experience securing firewalls, endpoints, servers, applications, cloud platforms, and enterprise data. u2022 Familiarity with compliance and audit activities tied to standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and data protection requirements including GDPR. u2022 Understanding of application security, configuration management, data loss prevention, and security operations center practices. u2022 Experience working with AI or applied artificial intelligence security considerations in an enterprise environment. u2022 Certification such as CISSP, CCSP, or another comparable security credential is required. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.u00ae Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-05-04