Senior Cyber Security Engineering Consultant (NYC)

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer located in New York City to support a project in the finance sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially one year but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 4 days per week.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on access control, system security, and infrastructure protection.
• Strong background in Linux and Windows system administration and security, including system hardening and secure configuration management.
• Experience integrating and managing identity and access management (IAM) solutions in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial sector (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, SOX).
• Proven ability to produce clear, comprehensive, and actionable documentation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Proven experience administering and integrating CyberArk Privilege Cloud in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing Enterprise grade EDR, DLP, AI/ML Security and similar products.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent).

About FDM  

FDM is an award-winning global business and technology consultancy powering the people behind tech and innovation for over 30 years. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide. 

FDM has 2500+ employees worldwide, with over 80 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, FDM now has 19 centers located across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is now on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

FDM Group’s mission is to make tech and business careers accessible for everyone. Our diverse team of 80+ nationalities thrive on differences, fuels innovation through varied experiences, and celebrates shared successes. As an Equal Opportunity Employer that is listed on the FTSE4Good Index, FDM ensures every qualified applicant, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other status protected by federal or provincial law, gets the chance they deserve. 

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.