Cybersecurity engineering

Valiant Technologies LLC; Weehawken (NJ); In loco; USD 84.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer in the US. The role focuses on enterprise firewall management, network security, and security operations across AWS and Azure.

You will lead security projects, define policies, and mentor teams while coordinating with infrastructure and cloud groups to strengthen defenses and incident response capabilities.

Competenze

• 6+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with a focus on network and firewall security.
• Hands-on administration of Palo Alto Networks firewalls in large enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rule reviews, configuration changes, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security architecture.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience securing AWS and Azure environments.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessments, threat analysis, incident response.
• Scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001.
• Ability to create security diagrams and runbooks.
• Ability to lead security projects and collaborate with infra/net/cloud teams.

Mansioni

• Lead network and perimeter security engineering initiatives.
• Manage enterprise firewall infrastructure and strengthen security controls.
• Support cloud and on-prem security initiatives across AWS/Azure.
• Develop runbooks, technical docs, and security runbooks for operations.

Conoscenze

Cybersecurity engineering

Palo Alto firewalls

Networking fundamentals

IDS/IPS

WAF

SIEM

EDR

DLP

CASB

AWS/Azure security

Vulnerability management

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Security standards (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS

Runbooks & documentation

Leadership & project guidance

CISSP

PCNSE

CCNP Security

GIAC

CEH

Security+

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Location: NJ

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $74/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer with extensive hands‑on experience in enterprise firewall administration, particularly Palo Alto Networks. The candidate will lead network and perimeter security engineering, manage enterprise firewall infrastructure, strengthen security controls, and support cloud and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Required Skills:

• 6+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience , with strong focus on network and firewall security.
• Extensive hands‑on experience administering and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in large enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rule reviews, configuration changes, security architecture, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security architecture.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience supporting security operations across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, security risk assessments, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 security standards.
• Experience preparing security architecture diagrams, technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Ability to lead security projects, collaborate with infrastructure/network/cloud teams, and provide technical guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, CCNP Security, GIAC, CEH, or Security+.
• Experience supporting SOC operations, threat hunting, root cause analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud-native security tools.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline.

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.