Cyber Security Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen enterprise security operations in Fremont, California. This long-term contract role requires hands-on firewall administration, network protection, and secure infrastructure management to maintain resilient controls.

The engineer will review configurations, implement changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate threats and align security measures with business needs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or a security-focused role.
• Proven Check Point firewall administration in enterprise environments.
• Experience with firewall policy management, rule review and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ASA platforms and related network security functions.
• Experience supporting configuration management for security infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of core cybersecurity principles, risk mitigation, and secure network design.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize cybersecurity controls across network and infrastructure environments.
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall platforms.
• Review firewall rules, implement policy updates, and enforce access controls.
• Maintain accurate configuration standards and support change activities.
• Investigate security issues affecting network defenses and coordinate timely resolution.
• Partner with technical teams to align security measures with infrastructure needs.
• Assess existing security configurations and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Check Point firewall administration

Cisco ASA platforms

Firewall policy management

Configuration management for security

Cybersecurity principles

Risk mitigation

Secure network design

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Job description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support and strengthen enterprise security operations in Fremont, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who brings hands-on expertise in network protection, firewall administration, and secure infrastructure management. The role focuses on maintaining resilient security controls, improving configuration standards, and helping protect critical systems from evolving threats.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize cybersecurity controls across network and infrastructure environments to maintain strong system protection.
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall platforms to ensure reliable and secure connectivity.
• Review firewall rules, implement policy updates, and enforce access controls in line with security best practices.
• Maintain accurate configuration standards and support change activities to improve consistency across security devices.
• Investigate security issues affecting network defenses and coordinate timely resolution to minimize operational risk.
• Partner with technical teams to align security measures with infrastructure needs and compliance expectations.
• Assess existing security configurations and recommend enhancements that strengthen the overall defensive posture.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in cybersecurity engineering or a closely related security-focused role.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Check Point firewall administration in enterprise environments.
• Practical experience with firewall technologies, including policy management, rule review, and troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco ASA platforms and related network security functions.
• Experience supporting configuration management processes for security infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of core cybersecurity principles, risk mitigation, and secure network design.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, prioritize actions, and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

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.