Cloud Security, Information Security Engineer-Remote

Cloud Security, Information Security EngineerDuration: 12 months starting Mar 1 Location: Remote Security Level: US Citizen – Clearances/Public trust a plus Skill Level: Senior Hourly Rate : DOERole: Strong Technical Cloud Experiences - Cloud security Ops experience of 4-5+ years preferred The Cyber Security Systems Engineer will configure, maintain, administer and deploy cyber security technologies such as Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, vulnerability scanners, network mapping tools and the related servers, databases and circuits and also provide technical leadership and guidance.Skills:Windows and Linux operating systems and common applicationsNetwork architecture and toolsNetFlow and other analytic methods for detecting malicious network activityHardware and software troubleshootingAutomation via infrastructure as code (IaC): e.g.: Terraform, Ansible, etc.Programming/scripting experience e.g.: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Golang, C, JS, SQL, etc.Log management and parsing strategiesCI/CD pipeline experience e.g.: Gitlab, Github Actions, etc.SIEM tools experience e.g.: Splunk, DataDog, Grafana, NewRelic, AppDynamics, etc.General relational and NoSQL database/datastore experienceDesigning, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for complex environmentsUnderstanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platformFamiliarity with security compliance frameworks and regulationsSecurity tools and technologies e.g.: firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption methodsProblem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about securityCandidates with the below certifications and experience preferred:CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)CompTIA Security+Certificate programs in relevant areasPrior DOD/FedRAMP experience