Novacoast Staffing is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Prisma Cloud Platform Security Engineer. This role is central to supporting our client's security and compliance objectives within the Public Cloud. It is ideal for a professional with robust cloud security expertise and hands-on experience in Palo Alto Prisma Cloud who is willing to work on-site in San Antonio, TX.
This contract position is available on W2 only, requiring a minimum of an active Secret Security Clearance.
Key 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
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- hands-on Containerization tools: 2 years (Required)
- Cloud security: 3 years (Required)
- APIs management/configuration: 3 years (Required)
- hands-on Python Scripting(DevOps): 3 years (Required)
- HANDS-ON Prisma Cloud: 3 years (Required)
Security clearance:
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78221: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
