Cybersecurity engineering

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Firewall Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer to join our enterprise security efforts in New Jersey. You will lead network and perimeter security, manage Palo Alto firewalls, and strengthen security controls across on‑prem and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in cybersecurity engineering, deep hands-on Palo Alto experience, and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Hands-on Palo Alto Networks firewall administration in large enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of firewall policies, rule reviews, configurations.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, WAN/LAN, and network security architecture.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CASB.
• Experience supporting security operations across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk assessments, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 security standards.
• Experience creating security architecture diagrams, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Ability to lead security projects and collaborate with infra/network/cloud teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead network and perimeter security engineering.
• Manage enterprise firewall infrastructure.
• Strengthen security controls and monitoring.
• Support cloud and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and cloud teams.
• Prepare security architecture diagrams and runbooks.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Palo Alto firewalls

Firewall security

TCP/IP routing

IDS/IPS

WAF/SIEM/EDR

AWS

Azure

Python scripting

NIST/CIS/PCI

Runbooks

Project leadership

Education

CISSP

PCNSE

CCNP Security

GIAC

CEH

Security+

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

AWS

Azure

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

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.

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