San Antonio-Based Prisma Cloud Security Engineer (

Novacoast; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional for a full-time role in San Antonio, TX. The position emphasizes securing compliance across Public Cloud platforms and requires an active Secret Security Clearance. Strong expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in cloud environments, and proficiency in Python are essential for this role. Competitive hourly compensation based on experience is offered, alongside benefits such as health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in Information or Cyber Security.
• Hands-on with Palo Alto Prisma Cloud for cloud security.
• Proficient in Python scripting.
• Experience implementing security solutions in large-scale environments.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with API-based security and CSPM tooling.
• Understanding of cloud networking, network security and virtualization.
• Experience with automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary authority in securing compliance across Public Cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with clients to assess their security needs.
• Develop and maintain code/scripts in Python.
• Act as technical advocate to resolve issues and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain scripts (Python) to support clients.
• Assist with Docker/Kubernetes containerization and orchestration.
• Configure and manage cloud security platforms to meet requirements.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Python scripting

Vulnerability management

API configuration

Docker and Kubernetes

Automation/orchestration tools

Terraform

CI/CD (Jenkins)

GitHub

Vulnerability management

API security

Network security

Cloud networking

Tools

Palo Alto Prisma Cloud

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority in securing and ensuring compliance across various Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.).
• Collaborate with clients to assess their specific security and compliance needs, delivering tailored solutions.
• Strategize and oversee the migration of critical data and applications to the Public Cloud, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Act as a technical advocate, driving issue resolution and achieving high client satisfaction.
• To support clients' development objectives, develop and maintain code/scripts, preferably in Python.
• Engage in Docker and Kubernetes environments, assisting clients with containerization and orchestration processes.
• Configure, implement and manage Security Operating Platforms, tailoring solutions to meet security requirements.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance (mandatory).
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week in San Antonio, TX.
• Solid experience in IT/operations engineering, consulting, or related roles with a strong background in Information or Cyber Security.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, demonstrating expertise in cloud security.
• Proficiency in Python scripting (highly preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience implementing and managing security solutions in large-scale environments.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with API-based security and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, network security, and virtualization.
• Additional programming languages such as NodeJS or Ruby (a plus).
• Understanding of exploits, malware, ransomware, and defensive strategies.
• Experience with automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Cloud: 2+ years (highly preferred).
• API configuration and management: 3+ years (highly preferred).
• Cloud security expertise: 3+ years.
• Kubernetes expertise: 3+ years.
• Experience with other Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools (a significant plus).
• Knowledge of code security practices.
• Demonstrated consulting expertise with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills (highly preferred).

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Experience Level

• 5 years of relevant experience

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Work Location

• On-site in San Antonio, TX

Job Type

• Contract

Expected Hours

• 40 hours per week

Security Clearance

• Secret (Required)