Cyber Security Specialist
NWN · Portland, OR
$65–$70/hrfrom the description
Jul 6, 2026
Portland, OR
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hands-on endpoint security role centered on designing and maintaining application allowlisting programs across Windows and Linux environments. Day-to-day work involves configuring tools such as AppLocker, WDAC, and fapolicyd, integrating security logs into SIEM platforms, and automating policy deployments. The role suits an experienced security practitioner comfortable working independently across cross-functional infrastructure and application teams.
Mid level · 4+ years · National · Contract
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What the occupation pays Median $132,021 (middle half $99,961–$167,095). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The W2 hourly rate ($65–$70/hr) and W2 engagement model indicate this is a contract (W2 contract) role, not full-time employment.
Ansible and Group Policy appear in the responsibilities narrative rather than the explicit Required Qualifications list; treated as preferred accordingly.
CISSP, Security+, and GIAC are listed under Preferred Qualifications as interchangeable certification options; CISSP is used as the primary name with the others as alternatives.
The posting ends mid-sentence ('Hands-on experience with:') with no following content — any skills that may have been listed there are absent from the text provided.
Seniority assessed as Mid based on the 4+ year minimum; the title carries no level modifier.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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