Cyber Security Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer in Atlanta to join a 12-month engagement.

The role focuses on hands-on network security, NGFW management, NDR, NAC, and email security, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and incident response. The ideal candidate will lead complex L3 escalations, coordinate with offshore teams, and implement DMARC/DKIM/SPF, alongside firewall policy, VPN, SASE, and high availability configurations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience with Next-Generation Firewalls and Palo Alto networks.
• Hands-on expertise in Network Detection and Response (NDR) and Network Access Control (NAC).
• Experience implementing and auditing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations.
• Ability to lead Level 3 security escalations and coordinate offshore teams.
• Willingness to work on US-based contract roles and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
• Work with Palo Alto Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access.
• Handle firewall policies, VPN, SASE, high availability (HA), patching, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and support NDR solutions such as Darktrace, Gigamon, or equivalent platforms.
• Manage network traffic visibility using SPAN/TAP and investigate potential threats.
• Design, implement, and enforce NAC solutions using Forescout, Cisco ISE, or Aruba ClearPass.
• Manage email security solutions such as Proofpoint or equivalent platforms.
• Investigate phishing and malware incidents and perform email threat remediation.
• Implement and manage DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations.
• Independently handle complex Level 3 security escalations.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to offshore teams.
• Identify security gaps and recommend improvements to security infrastructure.

Skills

Network Security

NGFW

NDR

NAC

Email Security

Threat Remediation

L3 Escalations

Offshore Coordination

Tools

Palo Alto NGFW

Panorama

GlobalProtect

Prisma Access

Darktrace

Gigamon

Forescout

Cisco ISE

Aruba ClearPass

Proofpoint

DMARC/DKIM/SPF configurations

SPAN/TAP

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Atlanta,GA
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: 68/hour
Job Type:W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity professional with strong hands-on expertise in Network Security, Next-Generation Firewalls, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Network Access Control (NAC), and Email Security. The candidate will handle complex L3 security escalations, lead troubleshooting activities, and provide technical direction to offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

Work with Palo Alto Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access.

Handle firewall policies, VPN, SASE, high availability (HA), patching, and troubleshooting.

Implement and support NDR solutions such as Darktrace, Gigamon, or equivalent platforms.

Manage network traffic visibility using SPAN/TAP and investigate potential threats.

Design, implement, and enforce NAC solutions using Forescout, Cisco ISE, or Aruba ClearPass.

Manage email security solutions such as Proofpoint or equivalent platforms.

Investigate phishing and malware incidents and perform email threat remediation.

Implement and manage DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations.

Independently handle complex Level 3 security escalations.

Provide technical direction and oversight to offshore teams.

Identify security gaps and recommend improvements to security infrastructure.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.