Information Security Analyst - Security Engineer

Payrate: 70-80/hr. W-2 depending on experience. Contract-to-hire. Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance along with Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance and Retirement plan are available. We are currently seeking a Information Security Analyst - Security Engineer to support of Fortune 500 client. This is a remote role. US-based Eastern or Central time zone.

• Seeking a team player who would be responsible for supporting the security of all systems and networks. This includes detecting and preventing attacks that may originate from either inside or outside the company.
• Ensuring employees are kept abreast of current security threats. Train employees on security policies and procedures. Review and suggest new security measures aimed at keeping pace with security threats.
• Working with teammates who handle the same technologies and similar responsibilities formulating the best course of action.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure new technologies and projects being implemented meet our security requirements. Support/maintain existing security solutions/software.
• Responsible for communicating with, coordinating and updating the Security Operations team (e.g. daily activities/requirements/responsibilities, etc.)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting and assisting in:

• Tracking of security project tasks, including but not limited to, security controls development and implementation, security testing and remediation, compliance tracking, and documentation for management and auditing activities
• Intrusion Prevention system (IPS) solution
• Web Security platform
• Email Security solutions
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Firewall policies and changes
• Security information and event management (SIEM) solution
• Endpoint Security solutions
• Incident Response
• Assisting in selecting, implementing, and auditing security controls, contingency plan, configuration management, etc. based on guidance documents such as NIST, ISO, etc..
• Performing security assessment and risk analysis including log auditing and vulnerability scanning.

Qualifications (Education & Experience) :

• BS degree in Computer Science, MIS or Information Technology with a focus on Information Security; or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years experience working in an enterprise-level (large public company) or federal government NIST-related environment.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Team player
• 2-5 years security tools and technology experience r equired, preferably with 3-4 of the below technologies/tools:
  • Palo Alto Networks: network firewalls (Strata), cloud security (Prisma), and security operations (Cortex).
  • Microsoft Security: Defender (endpoint), Sentinel (SIEM), and Entra (identity).
  • CrowdStrike Falcon: EDR, identity protection, and threat intelligence.
  • Fortinet Security Fabric: networking and security (SD-WAN and SASE).
  • Cisco Security: Hypershield architecture.
  • IBM Security: QRadar SIEM platform and Guardium for data security.
  • Check Point Infinity: AI-driven ThreatCloud AI engines
  • SentinelOne Singularity: Remediate threats without human intervention.
  • Wiz: cloud security platform, agentless Cloud-Native Application Protection (CNAPP)
• Additional security tools and technology experience would be a plus, but not required, include:
• Any security related certifications:
  • CompTIA Security +
  • CISM
  • GSEC
  • CISSP or working towards CISSP (is preferable)
• Ability to travel (rarely) on an as-needed basis

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.