Slalom Flex (Project Based)- Cyber Security Engineer

Slalom

Slalom

Portland, ME, USA

USD 80-95 / hour

Posted on May 27, 2026

Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Remote, EST hours
Start: ASAP
Duration: ~18 months with chance of extension
Engagement: Project Based, Full-time consulting contract

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six+ countries and 43+ markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at Slalom.com.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply software engineering principles to design, implement, configure, and optimize security solutions, automation, DevSecOps processes, and COTS products
  • Serve as subject matter expert collaborating with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security services into application development and deployment processes
  • Identify and execute automation opportunities for processes and activities within the team
  • Support security investigations through data analysis and information gathering
  • Establish and maintain security controls and compliance measures, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and organizational policies
  • Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and training materials for security solutions, processes, and best practices
  • Review application code for security compliance, and vulnerabilities using hands-on expertise
  • Actively seek to remove barriers and improve security across the program
  • Balance security requirements with operational efficiency and business needs

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or commensurate specialized training, certification, or work experience
  • 7+ years of work experience with minimum 5 years in cloud solutions engineering, development, and deployment including application security
  • 7+ years of experience in an object-oriented language (Python, Java, or Go preferably)
  • Strong working experience in a DevSecOps software development environment
  • Expert understanding of cloud computing concepts, platforms, and services, particularly AWS
  • Experience deploying solutions to AWS including use of Terraform
  • In-depth knowledge of containerization, container orchestration technologies, security best practices, compliance requirements, and risk management
  • Extensive experience reviewing application code for security vulnerabilities
  • Direct, hands-on experience with SAST and open-source dependency scanner tools
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of AI systems like Bedrock (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $80/hr to $95/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the

selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.