Description: 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
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