Cyber Security Platform Engineer

Title: Cyber Security Platform Engineer (4+ years of experience)Structure: 6-Month Contract-to-HirePay: 60-63/hr (Depending on Experience)Client: NordstromOverviewBrooksource is seeking a Cyber Security Platform Engineer to support Nordstrom's enterprise security initiatives. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with 4+ years of experience, strong cloud security expertise, and a passion for building and optimizing security platforms. The engineer will play a key role in implementing Zero Trust strategies, automating platform operations, and integrating tools across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain secure configurations to align with the organization's Zero Trust strategyConduct data and network analysis to support access control policies and micro segmentation strategiesCollaborate with teams to implement granular segmentation policies in alignment with Zero Trust principlesParticipate in the design and implement secure configurations for security platforms (e.g., CSPM, SIEM, EDR, SOAR) across AWS, Azure, GCPDemonstrate a mastery of best practices for network and endpoint security solutionsIntegrate security platforms with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native servicesDevelop scripts to automate platform operations and monitoringAnalyze platform metrics and tune configurations for effectivenessSupport secure deployment of platforms in containerized and virtualized environmentsCollaborate with teams to remediate platform vulnerabilitiesCreate dashboards and reports to visualize platform health and security postureExample Projects or DeliverablesConduct optimization and tuning of security platform configurationsDesign and implement segmentation policies based on network and data flow analysisRefine configurations and alerting thresholds for security monitoringBuild dashboards for real-time security event monitoring and analysisCreate scripts to automate platform monitoring and operationsQualifications4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or a related fieldHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security platform deployment/managementStrong cloud security expertise and a passion for building and optimizing security platformsPreferred QualificationsExpertise in network security, including experience with security platforms such as Zscaler, and other CSPM, SIEM, EDR, and SOAR solutionsFamiliarity with Zero Trust principles, including micro segmentation, access control policies, and secure network designIndustry certifications in network security or related fields (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP); cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are a plusExperience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline network security operationsTechnical SkillsSecurity Platforms: Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Wiz, SplunkAutomation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, JenkinsLanguages: Python, Bash, PowerShellContainer and Virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes, VMwareEducationBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fieldBrooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr