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Provisions Group

Security Engineer

knoxville, TN

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About this opportunity

Provisions Group lists this Security Engineer opportunity in knoxville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

Security Engineer / Analyst, Part-Time. This Part-Time Consultant will need to live within driving distance of Knoxville, TN; you will need to go into the office on occasion.

At Provisions Group , we’re more than a technology and staffing firm — we’re a team that blends IT professional services, consulting, and recruiting under one roof. Our culture is people-first, our clients range from innovative startups to enterprise organizations, and we love tackling complex challenges with a collaborative, solutions-driven approach.

We’re looking for a Security Engineer / Analyst who can help us design, implement, and maintain secure environments for our clients while working closely with infrastructure, development, and compliance teams.

What you’ll do

Design and implement secure infrastructure and application architectures for on-prem and cloud environments

Evaluate and deploy security tools and technologies (SIEM, EDR, WAF, IAM)

Maintain secure configurations across systems, networks, and cloud platforms

Monitor and investigate security alerts using Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or similar tools

Conduct root cause analysis on incidents and lead remediation efforts

Run regular vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with dev and infrastructure teams

Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and risk assessments

Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate repetitive tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)

Provide guidance and training on security best practices to technical and non-technical teams

Stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends

What we’re looking for

3+ years in a security engineering or related technical role

Strong understanding of networking, Linux/Windows OS, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience with tools like firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection

Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.)

Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK

Bonus points if you have

Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GSEC, or AWS Security Specialty

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes security

Knowledge of secure software development practices

This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact, collaborate with a smart and supportive team, and help strengthen the security posture for a variety of clients and projects.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security

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Worksite address

knoxville, TN, 37955, US

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