Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to lead efforts in securing integrations during mergers and acquisitions. This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a broad background in identity, endpoint, network, and cloud security to ensure seamless and secure transitions between operational ecosystems. As a vital contributor, you will focus on scalable security architecture, threat management, and cross-functional collaboration to safeguard sensitive data and maintain business continuity. This is a long-term contract position based in Cincinnati, Ohio.Responsibilities:• Design and implement secure architectures to integrate operational ecosystems during mergers and acquisitions.• Deploy and optimize security tools while ensuring minimal service disruptions.• Monitor integrated environments, manage incident response, and provide forward guidance to address security challenges.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security strategies and promote best practices.• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address varying security maturity levels.• Lead technical integrations, ensuring consistent security posture across merged entities.• Document security practices and communicate implications to stakeholders at all organizational levels.• Provide leadership and expertise to support successful and secure transitions during acquisitions.• Promote adaptive security controls to address threats in dynamic environments.• Partner with engineering teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and standards.