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IT Security Specialist

Genesis10


Job Location:

Charlotte, VT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 67 - 75
Posted: 8 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Automation Security Engineer for a hybrid position (3 days onsite per week) with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte NC or Plano TX. This is an 12 month contract opportunity.

This role is responsible for designing building and maintaining automation frameworks that implement security-driven configuration changes across Windows servers workstations and Active Directory infrastructure. The engineer will translate security intent into repeatable automated tasks that can be deployed safely at scale partnering closely with cybersecurity and platform teams to operationalize advisories and ensure changes align with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Automate GPO creation modification and rollback
  • Automate Windows and application patch deployment
  • Create AD-safe configuration enforcement workflows
  • Build guardrails that prevent unsafe or partial deployments
  • Rapidly convert CVE guidance into deployable updates
  • Support mitigation scenarios with pre-approved automation

Requirements:

  • Expert-level knowledge of Active Directory
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
  • Deep understanding of Group Policy internals and management tools
  • Experience with Windows Server and Windows client internals
  • Knowledge of Active Directory schema security descriptors and replication behavior
  • Experience with configuration management tools (SCCM or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with Git-based version control and code reviews
  • Experience with GPO administration using Quest GP Admin

Desired skills:

  • Automated systems validation testing experience

Pay range: $67.36 - $75.36 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract contract-for-hire and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

  • Access to hundreds of clients most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical Dental Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  • Commuter Benefits (Dallas NYC SF and Illinois)

For multiple years running Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance as a Best Company for Career Growth for Diversity and for Leadership amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.


Required Experience:

IC