Cyber Security Engineer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Engineer for a 12‑month engagement in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on hands‑on security engineering with NGFWs, NDR, NAC, and email security, handling Level 3 escalations and guiding offshore teams.

Responsibilities include configuring Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma Access; implementing NDR, NAC, and DMARC/DKIM/SPF; and threat remediation across email security platforms such as Proofpoint.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on security engineering experience with firewalls and email security.
• Ability to lead Level 3 security escalations and coordinate offshore teams.
• Experience with NAC (Forescout, Cisco ISE, or Aruba ClearPass).

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

Palo Alto NGFW

NDR Technology

NAC

Email Security

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

GlobalProtect

Prisma Access

Darktrace

Gigamon

Cisco ISE

Aruba ClearPass

Proofpoint

Job description

Job Overview

Job ID: J53795

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: 68/hour

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

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.