Information Security Analyst 1

Job Title: Senior Security Engineer (ZTNA)

Duration (Contract): 10 11 Months

Client Location: Dover DE 19904

Location Preference: Onsite

Job Description:
As a Senior Security Engineer (ZTNA) you will lead the design implementation and management of secure cloud and network security architectures with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles. You will be responsible for securing multi-cloud environments enforcing identity-driven access controls automating security operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements. This role requires deep expertise in cloud security ZTNA technologies network security and security operations along with the ability to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance across enterprise security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design implement and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions across enterprise environments
• Lead migration efforts from traditional VPN architectures to modern Zero Trust security models
• Architect and enforce identity-aware access controls and least-privilege security policies
• Configure manage and optimize cloud security controls across AWS Azure and Google Cloud environments
• Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions including federation and single sign-on technologies
• Develop and maintain security automation solutions using tools such as Terraform Python and cloud-native automation services
• Monitor security events and analyze logs using SIEM platforms to identify threats and vulnerabilities
• Support threat hunting incident response and security investigations across cloud and on-premises environments
• Implement and manage data protection strategies including data classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
• Design and maintain network security architectures including firewalls IDS/IPS web application firewalls and network segmentation controls
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks regulatory requirements and governance standards
• Collaborate with infrastructure cloud and application teams to secure enterprise workloads and services
• Develop security standards documentation and operational procedures
• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership on security projects
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements to strengthen organizational security posture

Required Skills Experiences Education and Competencies:

• 7 10 years of experience in information security with a strong focus on cloud security and Zero Trust architectures
• Extensive hands-on experience with ZTNA engineering automation and policy management
• Strong expertise with Zero Trust principles and frameworks including NIST 800-207 concepts
• Experience implementing and managing ZTNA platforms such as Zscaler
• Strong knowledge of cloud security across AWS Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with cloud-native security services including IAM logging monitoring encryption and security posture management tools
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) federation SSO and least-privilege access models
• Experience with security automation tools and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform and Python
• Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies security monitoring and incident response processes
• Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions
• Experience implementing and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls and data classification frameworks
• Deep understanding of network security technologies including firewalls IDS/IPS VPNs DNS security NAC load balancers and WAFs
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to mentor technical teams and communicate complex security concepts to non-technical audiences
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field (preferred)
• CISSP CCSP AWS Security Specialty Google Cloud Security Engineer Azure Security Engineer or similar certifications (preferred)
• Experience with FedRAMP NIST ISO SOC 2 and other compliance frameworks (preferred)
• Experience working in government public sector or highly regulated environments (preferred)

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $60.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills experience location and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.