Data & Network Security Lead

Role: Network Security & Data Lead (Contract)Location: U.S. (Remote/Any)SummaryLooking for a hands-on Network Security & Data Lead to secure enterprise networks and data platforms, while driving cloud security and data governance initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement network security architecture (firewalls, VPN, Zero Trust)Manage IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability management, incident responseSecure data pipelines, storage, and access controls (encryption, RBAC)Ensure compliance (NIST, SOC2, GDPR/CCPA)Secure cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)Collaborate with DevOps on DevSecOps & CI/CD securityRequired Skills8–12+ years in network security / cybersecurity / data engineeringStrong experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)Hands-on with cloud security & SIEM tools (Splunk/ELK/Datadog)Experience with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.)Scripting: Python / Bash