Information Security Analyst - Security EngineerPayrate: 70-80/hr. W-2 depending on experience. Contract-to-hire.
Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance along with Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance and Retirement plan are available. We are currently seeking an Information Security Analyst - Security Engineer to support a Fortune 500 client. This is a remote role. US-based Eastern or Central time zone.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting and assisting in:Tracking of security project tasks, including but not limited to, security controls development and implementation, security testing and remediation, compliance tracking, and documentation for management and auditing activitiesIntrusion Prevention system (IPS) solutionWeb Security platformEmail Security solutionsWeb Application Firewall (WAF)Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Firewall policies and changesSecurity information and event management (SIEM) solutionEndpoint Security solutionsIncident ResponseAssisting in selecting, implementing, and auditing security controls, contingency plan, configuration management, etc. based on guidance documents such as NIST, ISO, etc..Performing security assessment and risk analysis including log auditing and vulnerability scanning.Qualifications (Education & Experience):BS degree in Computer Science, MIS or Information Technology with a focus on Information Security; or equivalent experience5 or more years' experience working in an enterprise-level (large public company) or federal government NIST-related environment.Excellent written & verbal communication skillsTeam player2-5 years security tools and technology experience required, preferably with 3-4 of the below technologies/tools:Palo Alto Networks: network firewalls (Strata), cloud security (Prisma), and security operations (Cortex).Microsoft Security: Defender (endpoint), Sentinel (SIEM), and Entra (identity).CrowdStrike Falcon: EDR, identity protection, and threat intelligence.Fortinet Security Fabric: networking and security (SD-WAN and SASE).Cisco Security: Hypershield architecture.IBM Security: QRadar SIEM platform and Guardium for data security.Check Point Infinity: AI-driven ThreatCloud AI enginesSentinelOne Singularity: Remediate threats without human intervention.Wiz: cloud security platform, agentless Cloud-Native Application Protection (CNAPP)Additional security tools and technology experience would be a plus, but not required, include:Any security related certifications:CompTIA Security +CISMGSECCISSP or working towards CISSP (is preferable)Ability to travel (rarely) on an as-needed basisAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.