NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 8 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expNextGen is a subsidiary of Kelly Telecom, focused on building strong relationships and providing top-notch support. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to monitor and respond to security events, manage security controls, and collaborate with various teams to enhance security measures.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and respond to security events across enterprise network, cloud, and endpoint environments using SIEM and security monitoring tools
Configure, manage, and optimize network security controls, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions such as ZTNA, CASB, and secure web gateways
Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives by maintaining secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access controls across systems and platforms
Administer and utilize Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Entra ID/Azure Active Directory, to investigate incidents and strengthen security posture
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve security configurations, policies, procedures, and architecture in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with IT, cloud, infrastructure, and business teams to perform security triage, recommend remediation actions, and drive continuous security improvements across global platform
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, cloud security, network security, SIEM, or related disciplines
Hands-on experience with security tools related to Identity, Firewall, Cloud, and SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Entra ID/Azure AD, Okta, Duo, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, OCI)
Strong understanding of IAM principles, network security controls, and cloud security architectures
Experience communicating security risks and remediation strategies clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels
Preferred
Proficiency with scripting or automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, KQL, or Ansible preferred
Benefits
Competitive employee benefits
24/7 Support
Company
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Rashid Iqbal
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
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