Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Insight Global
North Reading, Massachusetts, United StatesContract$145,600–$184,080Posted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

Role Title: Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Location: North Reading, MA (HYBRID)

Role Type: 12-month contract (possibility to convert to permanent)

Pay Range: $70/hour - $88.50/hour + benefits

Required Skills and Experience:

3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related software engineering field

Experience with correlating standards to CRA (i.e., IEC 62443, NIST Secure Software Development Framework, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, ISO 21434, CMMC, RMF)

Experience in threat modeling, security automation, vulnerability analysis, and incident response

Experience with static code analysis, software composition analysis, SCAP scans, and penetration testing

Familiarity with Cybersecurity Resiliency Act (CRA)

Languages: C/C++ or C# (or other similar compiled and interpreted language experience preferred)

Experience in taking leadership roles on engineering projects

Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Experience with source control concepts

BS/BA/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience is required. (BS/BA/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering may be acceptable with sufficient software experience)

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with Cybersecurity Resiliency Act (CRA)

Experience in hardware control, embedded programming, or operating systems preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement security controls and tools

Conduct threat modeling, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments

Collaborate with product teams to ensure secure development lifecycle and products

Respond to security incidents and support investigations

Guide junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally

Assist in development and maintenance of employee cybersecurity training

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security controls and tools
  • Conduct threat modeling, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
  • Collaborate with product teams to ensure secure development lifecycle and products
  • Respond to security incidents and support investigations
  • Guide junior engineers and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Assist in development and maintenance of employee cybersecurity training

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related software engineering field
  • Experience with correlating standards to CRA
  • Experience in threat modeling, security automation, vulnerability analysis, and incident response
  • Experience with static code analysis, software composition analysis, SCAP scans, and penetration testing
  • BS/BA/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Benefits

Skills mentioned

CybersecurityApplication SecurityThreat ModelingVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponsePenetration TestingDebuggingGitC++Embedded Systems

About Insight Global

Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world. We obsess over solving problems and building solutions that move our customers further, faster. With access to top talent in more than 50 countries, our tech-enabled recruiters can build teams quickly. Our technical experts across Cloud, AI, Data, Enterprise Operations, and Applied Engineering deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. As those needs evolve, so do we. As we evolve, though, we stay true to our purpose: to develop people personally, professionally, and financially so they can be the light to the world around them. It shows up in everything we do, from investing in our people to delivering results for our customers to making a meaningful impact in our communities.

Business Consulting and Services1,001-5,000 employeesAtlanta, Georgia

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