Eliassen Group is hiring: Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer in Charlotte

Join our dynamic team as a Network Defense Specialist, where you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding enterprise networks across cloud, web, and data center environments. You'll drive the implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, enhancing our defenses against cyber threats. With expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, and hands-on experience with firewalls and web application security, you'll lead projects that transform our cybersecurity capabilities.

In this role, you'll tackle complex challenges, optimize network defense processes, and collaborate with top-tier cybersecurity architects. You'll be the go-to expert for technical escalations, ensuring our systems are secure and compliant. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75 - $85 / hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Network Defense Solutions:
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust network defense solutions across cloud, web, and data center environments to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture.
• Optimize and Manage Security Processes:
• Proactively identify and resolve security issues, optimize firewall management processes, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Technical Leadership and Collaboration:
• Serve as the main point of contact for technical expertise and escalation, collaborate with cybersecurity architecture teams, and drive continuous improvement in incident detection and mitigation processes.

Experience Requirements

• Hands-on experience working with Web Application Firewall and Content Delivery Network
• Hands-on experience working with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls
• Hands-on experience with Cloud security solutions (AWS/Azure/OCI/GCP Cloud Native Security)
• Hands-on experience with Secure Edge solutions for SASE implementation, or similar remote access methodology
• Hands-on experience with Terraform
• Knowledge of application-aware firewall concepts and functions (e.g., Single point of authentication/audit/policy enforcement, message scanning for malicious content, data anonymization for PCI and PII compliance, data loss protection scanning, accelerated cryptographic operations, SSL security, REST/JSON processing)
• Knowledge of networking and Internet communications fundamentals (i.e., devices, device configuration, hardware, software, applications, ports/protocols, addressing, network architecture and infrastructure, routing, operating systems, etc.)
• Skill in configuring and utilizing network protection components (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, network intrusion detection systems)
• Skill in performing packet-level analysis
• Experience troubleshooting across firewall infrastructure with various third-party tools
• Direct background or exposure to cybersecurity operations
• Experience in Web security and compliance experience (e.g., Firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, DDOS prevention and PCI, HIPAA, FIPS, etc.)
• Expertise in API integrations
• Coding and scripting experience
• NERC CIP Compliance experience
• Proven ability to speak and write about complex technical topics to a less technical audience
• Relevant Cloud Security Certifications

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or other closely related discipline

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.

Job ID: JN -112024-91700