Cloud Senior Security EngineerTekfortune Inc • Falls Church, VA, United States

Cloud Senior Security Engineer

Tekfortune Inc • Falls Church, VA, United States

12 hours ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world's leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you.

Role : Cloud Senior Security Engineer

Location : FALLS CHURCH VA

Duration : 6 month

Required Skills : Security

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer well-versed in designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-wide or large-scale network security systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience as a Security Engineer, with an advanced security certification particularly from Palo Alto being highly desirable. This role includes managerial responsibilities and requires extensive experience in network security, design, and operations within data centers and virtual cloud environments. Additionally, experience with Cloud Security and AI and automation in the security domain will be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Security Solutions Design & Management :

Manage the analysis and design of network security solutions in datacenters and virtual cloud environments.
Provide technical and administrative direction to personnel responsible for security infrastructure design, implementation, and operations tasks, ensuring the correctness of work products.

Technical Leadership & Oversight :

Make recommendations and oversee major security infrastructure installations.

Ensure that the security architecture complies with agency IT standards and integrates well with other systems and external interfaces.

Security Policy Implementation :

Develop an understanding of, and implement, agency security policy in network security infrastructure devices.

Evaluate cybersecurity risks to ensure that critical data and systems are protected per federal government guidelines and integrated with enterprise-wide solutions.

Risk Management & Analysis :

Analyze trends, news, and changes in threat and compliance environments.

Advise organization management and develop and execute plans for compliance and mitigation of risk.

Engineering & Advisory :

Apply security engineering principles and theory to propose design and configuration alternatives.

Evaluate existing security systems to identify deficiencies and areas for performance improvement.

Architect, design, implement, maintain, and operate information system security controls and countermeasures.

Provide technical guidance to personnel concerning security requirements and potential solutions or mitigation options.

People Management :

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and support the professional growth of team members.

Coordinate and oversee team projects, ensuring effective delegation, and timely completion of tasks.

Resolve conflicts and make effective decisions regarding personnel matters, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.

Required Qualifications :

Experience :

Minimum of 15 years' experience as a Security Engineer.

Specialized experience with designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-wide or large-scale network security systems, including Firewalls, IDS / IPS, content filters, and SSL-Visibility systems.

Certification :

Advanced security certification from Palo Alto, Cisco, or Juniper. Palo Alto is preferred

Specific Skills :

Strong people management skills, including team leadership, conflict resolution, and performance management.

Ability to manage the design and implementation of network security solutions in datacenters and virtual cloud environments.

Technical and administrative oversight of security infrastructure projects.

Ensuring compliance with agency IT standards and security architecture.

Cybersecurity risk evaluation and protection for critical data and systems.

Expertise in security architecture, design, implementation, and operations.

Analyzing trends and compliance environments to advise on risk and mitigation strategies.

Additional Beneficial Qualifications :

AI and Automation :

Experience with integrating AI and automation in security processes to enhance threat detection and response times.

Knowledge of AI-based security tools and platforms, and the ability to leverage machine learning for improved security analytics.

Experience in automating repetitive security tasks and processes to increase efficiency and reduce human error.

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) for automating security operations.

Cloud Security :

Extensive experience with securing cloud environments and services.

Understanding of cloud security protocols, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Proficiency with cloud security tools and technologies.

For more information and other jobs available please contact our recruitment team at careers@tekfortune.com. To view all the jobs available in the USA and Asia please visit our website at

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