TEKsystems · 11 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Entry Level
$55.10/hr - $55.10/hr
3+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer to assist the Information Security organization. The role involves monitoring security activities, maintaining security infrastructure, and collaborating on security measures to protect against cyber threats.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Familiarity in implementing monitoring and managing enterprise-grade firewall solutions including next-generation firewalls NGFW to enforce network security policies and protect against advanced threats
Proficient in monitoring and configuring Secure Access Service Edge SASE implementations integrating security capabilities such as secure web gateways zero trust network access ZTNA and cloud access security brokers CASB
Understanding of Identity and Access Management IAM understanding of centralized authentication authorization and privilege management systems to ensure secure access to resources and data with a strong emphasis on least privilege principles
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Security Suite including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Entra/Azure Active Directory with the ability to leverage these tools to detect investigate and respond to security threats across on-premises and cloud environments
Experience in developing technical and tactical procedures policies and processes aligned with industry's best practices and regulatory requirements with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend remediation measures to enhance overall security posture
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams senior management and external stakeholders to convey complex security concepts influence decision-making and drive security initiatives forward
Qualification
Required
3 years of cloud security engineering network security engineering security operations insider risk management or security event management experience highly desired
Familiarity in implementing monitoring and managing enterprise-grade firewall solutions including next-generation firewalls NGFW to enforce network security policies and protect against advanced threats
Proficient in monitoring and configuring Secure Access Service Edge SASE implementations integrating security capabilities such as secure web gateways zero trust network access ZTNA and cloud access security brokers CASB
Understanding of Identity and Access Management IAM understanding of centralized authentication authorization and privilege management systems to ensure secure access to resources and data with a strong emphasis on least privilege principles
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Security Suite including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Entra/Azure Active Directory with the ability to leverage these tools to detect investigate and respond to security threats across on-premises and cloud environments
Experience in developing technical and tactical procedures policies and processes aligned with industry's best practices and regulatory requirements with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend remediation measures to enhance overall security posture
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams senior management and external stakeholders to convey complex security concepts influence decision-making and drive security initiatives forward
Preferred
Working knowledge with Identity Firewall Cloud and SIEM tools e.g. Microsoft Azure, Okta, Duo, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, Windows Defender, OCI Sentinel
Proficiency with automation tools or scripting e.g. Ansible Python KQL PowerShell preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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