<p><strong>APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO PHILADELPHIA, PA</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Threat Modeling Architect</strong> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid, Philadelphia, PA </p><p> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time (Contractor) </p><p> <strong>Department:</strong> Cybersecurity / Risk Management </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong> </p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced <strong>Threat Modeling Architect</strong> to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical in helping our organization proactively identify, assess, and mitigate security threats across applications, systems, and infrastructure. You will lead structured threat modeling exercises, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive the integration of security into design and development processes. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> </p><p>· Lead and facilitate threat modeling sessions across diverse technology stacks and business domains. </p><p>· Define scope, identify assets, and document potential threats and vulnerabilities. </p><p>· Analyze threat impact and likelihood to prioritize mitigation strategies. </p><p>· Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to embed security into system design. </p><p>· Evaluate existing security controls and identify gaps or weaknesses. </p><p>· Develop and maintain threat model documentation, including architecture diagrams, findings, and action items. </p><p>· Continuously monitor and update threat models to reflect evolving threat landscapes. </p><p>· Promote a security-conscious culture through awareness and training. </p>
<p><strong>Senior Cloud Security & Solutions Delivery SME</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week)</p><p> <strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain a Public Trust</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 – month contract, open for extension or conversion </p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Starting at $70 hr W2 </p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An experienced <strong>Senior Security Architect & Solutions Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME)</strong> is needed to design and guide the implementation of advanced cloud security solutions across a federal environment. This role supports cybersecurity operations by applying Zero Trust principles, strengthening defense‑in‑depth strategies, and securing cloud‑hosted environments. The SME will conduct cloud application assessments, provide architectural guidance, and support emerging cloud technologies such as AI, IoT, RPA, blockchain, and quantum computing.</p><p>This position requires deep expertise in cloud security architecture, Zero Trust frameworks, and the delivery of secure, scalable solutions across multiple cloud service providers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for enterprise security and Zero Trust architecture initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement cloud security architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.</li><li>Lead and oversee cloud security design, controls, and architectural frameworks.</li><li>Offer technical leadership for Zero Trust and security architecture activities.</li><li>Create cloud security architecture roadmaps and long-term strategies.</li><li>Support cloud deployments including private, hybrid, and on‑premises virtualization environments.</li><li>Design security event visibility, logging, and telemetry solutions for cloud environments.</li><li>Provide oversight and design guidance for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions.</li><li>Define network security requirements, policies, and controls.</li><li>Apply network segmentation and defense‑in‑depth approaches to cloud architectures.</li><li>Incorporate OT/IoT security requirements into architectural designs.</li><li>Develop scope, cost estimates, and implementation plans for security tool deployments.</li><li>Assess and evaluate new cloud security products and emerging technologies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Identifies, implements, maintains, and monitors risk-informed, standards-based, effective, and efficient security controls within a hybrid multi-cloud technology environment.<br><br>Supports continuous integration and continuous development pipelines and processes that automatically build, test, and deploy infrastructure and containerized applications to ensure appropriate security checks are included automatically or manually. Reviews software releases and infrastructure changes for security vulnerabilities and risks prior to approval.<br><br>Supports enterprise software development and cloud infrastructure projects and production applications that store, process, and transmit regulated data to ensure controls meet or exceed standards.<br><br>Manages vulnerabilities and security testing for on premise and cloud-hosted applications and tracks issues to remediation.<br><br>Supports audit and compliance efforts to ensure applications, infrastructure, and integrations meet applicable compliance and contractual standards.<br><br>Identifies, recommends, and tests technical security standards and guidelines for software development, DevOps, and release management to ensure that all delivered solutions and architecture adhere to industry best-practices for availability, confidentiality, and integrity.<br><br>Partners with internal and external development teams and other stakeholders to improve security and operational monitoring for cloud hosted workloads.<br><br>Develops and tests incident response plans to prepare for, respond to, and recover from security incidents and operational issues as part of an incident response team.<br><br>Supports efforts to provide for a secure integrated development environment for external and internal software and release management pipelines.<br><br>Builds and tracks performance indicators and metrics to inform security control monitoring in cloud environments.<br><br>Performs all other duties as assigned.<br><br>Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Software Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited four year college or university required. Master’s Degree preferred.<br><br>AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer Professional certification required.<br><br>AWS Security Specialty certification highly desired.<br><br>Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) highly desired.<br><br>Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) desired.<br><br>GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) certification highly desired. Must be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.<br><br>Minimum eight (8) years of extensive security engineering experience, including architectural design using AWS best practices and industry standards.<br><br>Experience implementing and managing tools for security, availability, and compliance monitoring in a cloud environment which includes collecting data, parsing log files, capturing network traffic, setting alert thresholds, and notifying stakeholders.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic SecOps Manager with a strong hardware architecture background to oversee and engineer all aspects of PFFCU’s Security and Networking systems. This position offers the opportunity to drive the strategy and implementation of advanced InfoSec infrastructure while mentoring a highly skilled team and collaborating with business leaders and vendors. •Key Responsibilities: Architect and manage PFFCU Security and Networking systems, including hardware, software, and cloud solutions. Oversee performance, tuning, and ongoing maintenance of security infrastructure to ensure peak reliability and security. Direct the implementation and review of security controls, protocols, and audits throughout all InfoSec infrastructure. Proactively recommend, review, and conduct hardening and audit practices across all PFFCU infrastructure. Lead regular review and maintenance of daily operational jobs. Maintain, configure, and update InfoSec systems to meet demanding security, reliability, and performance goals. Monitor and analyze system capacity and performance, identifying needs for upgrades and expansions. Assist in creating and managing budgets and business plans for the InfoSec area. Resolve complex InfoSec infrastructure problems at all levels, document root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Document and diagram current security architecture and future expansion plans through thorough analysis. Mentor and foster detail oriented growth among IT and SecOps staff, building a cohesive and high-performing team. Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal business units to facilitate rapid issue resolution and project delivery. Develop a strong understanding of PFFCU’s business operations and interface with end users to support organizational needs. Perform comprehensive system analysis for all hardware/software modifications, vendor releases, patches, and user-requested changes. Revise and update departmental procedures and protocols relating to InfoSec infrastructure, including scheduling and maintenance. Design, document, and implement processes to ensure high availability of all systems, taking direct control during production incidents. Work closely with the SVP IT to set departmental priorities and deliver on project timelines. Engage external contractors as needed, ensuring technical expertise and timely project completion. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the SVP IT.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Sr. IT Security Engineer to join our team in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will lead efforts to design, implement, and manage security solutions that safeguard the organization’s infrastructure and data. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing advanced threat detection systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and driving compliance with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and deploy centralized security monitoring systems and advanced threat detection solutions to enhance incident response capabilities.</p><p>• Oversee intrusion detection and prevention systems, analyzing and responding to suspicious activities to mitigate risks.</p><p>• Implement and maintain network-based security solutions while establishing data privacy policies.</p><p>• Perform regular vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus, identifying and remediating security gaps.</p><p>• Develop strategies for zero-day threat protection and manage endpoint protection technologies to prevent malware.</p><p>• Configure and manage identity and access management systems, such as Okta, to ensure secure user authentication.</p><p>• Architect secure network solutions, including firewalls, web content filtering, and data loss prevention systems.</p><p>• Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and provide periodic reports on security posture.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to promote security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and manage security devices to protect systems from internal and external threats.</p>
<p><strong>Network Security Engineer</strong></p><p>On-site | Austin, TX | Contract-to-Hire</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Network Security Engineer</strong> with hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise security infrastructure. This role focuses on maintaining a resilient, scalable, and secure network environment using a modern next‑generation firewall and security management platform.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain secure network and perimeter security architecture</li><li>Configure and support next‑generation firewalls, including high availability, site‑to‑site and remote access VPNs, and advanced threat protection features</li><li>Deploy and manage centralized security management and analytics platforms</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze anomalies, and respond to incidents in a timely manner</li><li>Conduct routine security assessments and support compliance and risk‑management initiatives</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, procedures, and operational standards</li><li>Provide senior‑level technical troubleshooting and collaborate with infrastructure and application teams</li><li>Participate in on‑call or after‑hours support rotations as required</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to enhance and safeguard our security frameworks across cloud, network, and endpoint systems. This role requires a balance of technical expertise and strategic thinking, with a focus on implementing and maintaining security best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and optimize security platforms, including Microsoft Azure services, CrowdStrike, Secureworks/Sophos, and Mimecast.<br>• Develop and enforce security protocols for cloud infrastructure, network configurations, and endpoint systems.<br>• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish secure architecture and ensure compliance with security standards.<br>• Monitor and analyze security alerts, investigate potential threats, and lead incident response efforts.<br>• Perform risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement remediation strategies.<br>• Create and maintain security documentation, policies, and standards to support organizational goals.<br>• Offer expert recommendations on security improvements and architectural strategies.<br>• Communicate findings and risks to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.<br>• Support compliance efforts, audits, and third-party security assessments.<br>• Contribute to the organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy and maturity.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining network security infrastructure to uphold the organization's standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in network security technologies and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage projects related to network implementation, integration, and transitions while ensuring seamless handoffs to other teams.</p><p>• Develop and maintain detailed documentation and diagrams for both new and existing network systems.</p><p>• Provide advanced support for network security infrastructure, including firewalls and other security systems.</p><p>• Audit and remediate network security devices to ensure compliance with established standards.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve network security issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to escalate issues and drive efficient resolutions.</p><p>• Participate in on-call rotations to address urgent network concerns.</p><p>• Perform vulnerability assessments and apply remediation strategies to strengthen security.</p><p>• Conduct security reviews and implement measures to harden existing network systems.</p><p>• Analyze network architecture and devices to identify potential risks and recommend improvements.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Information Security Engineer to join our client's team. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing organizational security measures by leveraging your expertise in CyberArk and other security technologies. You will collaborate with various teams and contribute to creating robust security processes and practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, implement, and manage CyberArk solutions to strengthen privileged access security.</p><p>• Develop and refine processes, use cases, and best practices to enhance security initiatives.</p><p>• Lead and advance the organization's security program to ensure alignment with industry standards.</p><p>• Provide support for general security initiatives and related projects.</p><p>• Work closely with cloud, network, and security architecture teams to ensure integrated security solutions.</p><p>• Maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory configurations and networking fundamentals to support security operations.</p><p>• Operate as a hands-on security generalist, addressing diverse challenges across the IT landscape.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity governance standards.</p><p>• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions to mitigate risks within the IT environment.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will design and implement advanced network solutions, ensuring they meet organizational standards and support operational efficiency. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, this position requires on-site collaboration three days a week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain network architecture that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices.<br>• Translate high-level standards provided by the Architecture Review Board into actionable operational processes and automation.<br>• Lead and mentor technical teams, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure network solutions support business objectives and scalability.<br>• Implement security measures and protocols to safeguard network infrastructures.<br>• Optimize application architecture and API development to enhance system performance.<br>• Manage cloud-based platforms, including Amazon EC2, to support business operations.<br>• Integrate Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions into network systems.<br>• Conduct regular assessments to ensure network reliability and compliance.<br>• Provide technical expertise during the deployment of Snowflake solutions.
<p>As the API Standards & Compliance Lead, you will define, implement, and enforce enterprise-wide API governance frameworks that ensure consistency, security, and scalability across all APIs. This strategic role focuses on establishing API design standards, lifecycle governance, and compliance policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. You will partner closely with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Platform Engineering, and Developer Experience teams to advance an API-first strategy and enable seamless integration across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p>Governance Framework & Standards</p><ul><li>Define and maintain enterprise-wide API design and governance policies aligned with architecture principles and industry standards (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL).</li><li>Establish naming conventions, versioning guidelines, backward compatibility expectations, deprecation/retirement policies, and documentation standards.</li><li>Run the API Governance Board (reviews, approvals, waivers) and maintain the governance operating model and RACI.</li><li>Author and maintain reference architecture, standards playbooks, and reusable policy templates.</li></ul><p>Lifecycle Governance & Platform Integration (Apigee X)</p><ul><li>Design and oversee API onboarding workflows via the Developer Portal, ensuring proper documentation, cataloging, and discoverability.</li><li>Define governance processes integrated with Apigee X for publishing, runtime policies (e.g., quotas, rate limiting), and analytics.</li><li>Ensure consistent use of API products, proxies, and catalogs; promote high-quality API definitions and reusability.</li></ul><p>Security & Regulatory Compliance</p><ul><li>Implement governance for security patterns (OAuth2, JWT, JWKS, mTLS) using Apigee X and Ping Identity.</li><li>Align APIs to regulatory requirements (e.g., Open Banking, PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR) and enterprise security standards.</li><li>Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Security Engineering to define control objectives, evidence, and auditability (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).</li></ul><p>Developer Experience & Enablement</p><ul><li>Collaborate with the API Gateway and DevEx teams to optimize portal usability, API discoverability, and policy adoption.</li><li>Create artifacts (cheat sheets, checklists, sample OpenAPI specs, policy catalogs) that accelerate compliant delivery.</li></ul><p>Analytics, Metrics & Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li>Define and track governance KPIs (e.g., % APIs compliant, time-to-approve, policy adoption rates, security defect trends).</li><li>Use Apigee Analytics and GCP monitoring to identify gaps and refine standards based on data insights and evolving business needs.</li></ul><p>Risk, Audit & Controls</p><ul><li>Establish controls and evidence for audits (design-time and runtime), including conformity checks against policy and standards.</li><li>Coordinate remediation plans for non-compliant APIs; manage waivers/exceptions with clear time-bound conditions.</li></ul>
<p>The Senior Network Engineer owns the architecture, design, implementation, security, and operational excellence of a global enterprise network spanning corporate offices, data centers, and cloud environments. This role ensures highly available, resilient, and scalable LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and network security platforms across multiple regions and time zones. Serving as a senior technical authority, the Senior Network Engineer drives global network standards, leads complex upgrades and transformations, partners with IT, security, cloud, and regional site teams, and resolves high impact issues to continuously improve performance, reliability, and security across the enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Architect, design, and optimize a large-scale global network supporting multi-site operations and hybrid cloud environments, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, VPN, firewalls, and load balancing (F5 preferred).</p><p>• Maintain and improve network reliability by proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions that reduce unplanned downtime and improve performance.</p><p>• Lead complex network initiatives from concept through deployment, managing technical design, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver projects on time and aligned to enterprise standards.</p><p>• Strengthen network security posture by partnering with Security teams to implement hardening standards, segmentation strategies, and compliance controls.</p><p>• Diagnose and resolve high-impact incidents using advanced monitoring and observability tools, driving rapid root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Execute global upgrades and lifecycle management efforts, ensuring infrastructure remains current, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.</p><p>• Establish and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks to support consistency and operational excellence.</p><p>• Serve as a senior escalation point while mentoring engineers and elevating technical capability across the team.</p><p><br></p><p>Basic Qualifications</p><p>• 6+ years designing and supporting enterprise-scale networks in complex, multi-region environments.</p><p>• Demonstrated expertise with routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and EIGRP.</p><p>• Hands-on experience with Cisco firewalls, VPN technologies, Meraki wireless, and enterprise load balancing solutions.</p><p>• Proven track record designing highly available architectures with redundancy and failover capabilities.</p><p>• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve critical incidents and minimize business disruption.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills with experience translating technical concepts for cross-functional stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Security Engineer to secure, monitor, and enhance our enterprise network environment. This role focuses heavily on firewall administration, network segmentation, and security hardening. You will support the design and enforcement of security policies, maintain next generation firewalls, and collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure a resilient and compliant network.<br>• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot next generation firewalls (especially Palo Alto Networks) including security policies, NAT, threat profiles, URL filtering, and VPN configurations.<br>• Lead efforts in network segmentation, micro segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture adoption.<br>• Implement and maintain network security controls across wired, wireless, and cloud environments.<br>• Monitor security logs, analyze firewall events, and respond to network security incidents.<br>• Manage VPN technologies including remote access and site to site tunnels.<br>• Support network architecture reviews and security assessments.<br>• Ensure adherence to regulatory and security frameworks (SOX, FFIEC, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).<br>• Maintain detailed documentation of firewall rulesets, segmentation maps, topology changes, and security configurations.<br>• Work cross functionally with Information Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams.<br>• Participate in IT change management processes and follow ITIL best practices.<br>What do you need?<br>• 3-5 years of experience in network security, network engineering, or related IT roles.<br>• Strong understanding of network security concepts: segmentation, ACLs, IPS/IDS, threat prevention, SSL decryption, Zero Trust principles.<br>• Hands on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama; experience with Cisco firewalls is a plus.<br>• Experience designing and implementing network segmentation (VLANs, VRFs, micro segmentation).<br>• Experience with VPN technologies and troubleshooting secure remote access solutions.<br>• Experience with wireless security protocols and enterprise authentication (WPA2 E, 802.1X).<br>• Experience with Cloud security concepts.<br>• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, VLANs, OSPF, BGP.<br>• Familiarity with network monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Syslog).<br>• Strong communication and documentation skills.<br>Technology Skills:<br>• Relevant certifications are preferred such as Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA/PCNSE, Cisco CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+ or Network+.<br>• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and threat prevention tools.<br>• Experience with Cisco networking including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).<br>• Exposure to cloud security/networking (Azure) is a plus.<br>• Working knowledge of ITIL frameworks.
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Software Architect who can both deliver and “sell” the technical vision—someone who is equally comfortable architecting solutions and communicating them to business stakeholders and executives. You will create architecture blueprints, define application frameworks, and guide the integration of applications across a complex enterprise ecosystem. This role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear verbal/written communication, and the ability to discuss emerging technologies and their practical application.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise application architecture strategy aligned to business and IT goals.</li><li>Solution Delivery Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications—from ideation and design through deployment and operational support.</li><li>Systems Integration: Define and validate integration patterns across platforms and systems for high availability and interoperability (APIs, microservices, messaging).</li><li>Cloud Architecture: Architect cloud‑native and hybrid solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, optimizing for scalability, security, reliability, and cost.</li><li>Technical Evangelism: Present architecture options and trade‑offs to stakeholders; “sell the vision” and secure alignment across technical and non‑technical audiences.</li><li>Standards & Governance: Produce architecture documentation (technical specs, process flows, integration patterns); contribute to standards, guardrails, and best practices.</li><li>Performance & Reliability: Guide teams on non‑functional requirements (performance, security, observability, availability, DR).</li><li>Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, and operations; mentor developers and influence sprint goals, estimates (including sprint pointing), and delivery quality.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title: Azure Administrator – Security & Identity Focus</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> IT</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Azure Administrator</strong> with strong experience in <strong>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender</strong> to support, secure, and maintain our Microsoft cloud environment.</p><p>This role is responsible for <strong>identity management, endpoint management, security monitoring, and threat protection</strong> across Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing <strong>Zero Trust principles</strong>, enforcing security baselines, and supporting compliance-driven environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Azure & Identity Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and maintain <strong>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)</strong> including:</li><li>User and group management</li><li>Conditional Access policies</li><li>MFA enforcement</li><li>Privileged Identity Management (PIM)</li><li>Identity lifecycle governance</li><li>Support hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Endpoint Management (Intune)</strong></p><ul><li>Configure and manage <strong>Microsoft Intune</strong> for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices</li><li>Create and maintain:</li><li>Device compliance policies</li><li>Configuration profiles</li><li>Application deployment policies</li><li>Integrate Intune with Conditional Access and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Monitor device compliance and remediate non-compliant endpoints</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Security Operations & Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Configure, maintain, and monitor <strong>Microsoft Sentinel</strong></li><li>Log ingestion and data connectors</li><li>Analytics rules and alerts</li><li>Incident triage and response</li><li>KQL queries and workbooks</li><li>Administer <strong>Microsoft Defender</strong> solutions including:</li><li>Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Defender for Identity</li><li>Defender for Cloud Apps</li><li>Defender for Office 365</li><li>Assist with threat detection, investigation, and response activities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Security & Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices (Zero Trust, least privilege)</li><li>Support audit and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, internal audits)</li><li>Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of secure Azure network architectures for enterprise-scale deployments.</li><li>Establish and enforce best-practice Azure configurations to ensure optimal security and performance.</li><li>Drive continuous threat detection, monitoring, and response capabilities across the organization.</li><li>Set up border networking and maintain robust Azure network security protocols.</li><li>Leverage deep knowledge of the Microsoft security suite to protect assets and mitigate risks.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Business Applications Architect</strong> to lead the design, evolution, and optimization of enterprise business systems, with primary responsibility for ERP platforms. This is a <strong>full-time, on-site </strong>role focused on aligning application architecture with organizational strategy while ensuring scalability, security, and seamless integration across the application landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>This position partners closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and technical teams to deliver reliable, future-ready solutions supporting finance, supply chain, and operational functions. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the overall architecture and long-term roadmap for ERP and related business applications across the enterprise.</li><li>Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.</li><li>Lead system design efforts and oversee integrations between ERP and surrounding platforms (CRM, HRIS, financial systems, product configuration tools, and other enterprise applications).</li><li>Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles, including planning, implementation, testing, and deployment.</li><li>Ensure application performance, data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational standards.</li><li>Serve as a technical leader for ERP developers and business analysts, providing mentorship and best-practice guidance.</li><li>Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver projects and ongoing system enhancements.</li><li>Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to modernize and optimize the business applications ecosystem.</li><li>Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, technical standards, and process artifacts.</li><li>Support Agile delivery practices and DevOps workflows where applicable.</li></ul>
<p>Senior / Lead MSP Engineer</p><p>Boston, MA (Hybrid) - onsite at client sites when necessary or WFH when onsite is not needed</p><p>Full-Time | Managed Services Provider</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a senior-level cloud & security engineer looking to take the lead in a fast‑moving MSP environment?</p><p><br></p><p>We’re seeking a Senior / Lead MSP Engineer to own high‑impact cloud initiatives, guide technical strategy, and serve as the top‑level escalation point for our engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on Microsoft cloud, modern security, and advanced infrastructure, with junior and mid-level engineers handling day-to-day tickets.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p>Lead Cloud Engineering & Architecture</p><ul><li>Architect, deploy, and support solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure AD (Entra ID)</li><li>Lead cloud migrations, modernization projects, identity/security enhancements</li><li>Optimize Azure resources including networking, compute, storage, and governance</li><li>Support and improve environments across Microsoft Public Cloud and AWS</li></ul><p>Security Engineering</p><ul><li>Configure and manage Intune, Defender, Sentinel, conditional access, MFA, and Zero Trust policies</li><li>Execute security assessments and implement best‑practice improvements</li><li>Develop secure configurations for identity, endpoint, and cloud environments</li></ul><p>Senior-Level Escalation & Leadership</p><ul><li>Serve as the highest-tier escalation for cloud, security, and infrastructure issues</li><li>Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; provide technical guidance and oversight</li><li>Participate in client strategy, technical roadmapping, and project scoping</li><li>Help refine and enhance internal processes, automation, and service delivery</li></ul><p>Advanced Infrastructure Support</p><ul><li>Oversee higher-level work in Windows Server, virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and networking</li><li>Support firewall technologies (Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, etc.) and modern network design</li><li>Ensure documentation, monitoring, and operational excellence across environments</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Enterprise Architect in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join our global Enterprise Architecture team. This role blends deep technical expertise with architectural design and practical implementation to drive AI-powered transformation initiatives.<br><br>As part of a forward-thinking global technology team, you’ll collaborate across business, data, and product functions to design and implement AI/ML solutions that enable digital products and services.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Design and architect enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions across areas such as Machine Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Virtual Assistants, and Cognitive Services (Vision/Image, Text/Language processing).<br>Develop and communicate AI roadmaps, future-state architectures, and design artifacts.<br>Rapidly prototype and build proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and MVPs for AI models and algorithms.<br>Evaluate and recommend AI/ML tools, platforms, and frameworks; conduct ROI analysis.<br>Experiment with and fine-tune LLMs, train custom models, and assess performance metrics.<br>Perform data exploration, cleansing, and feature engineering to prepare datasets for model training.<br>Guide and mentor engineering and data science teams through AI/ML solution design, deployment, and integration into enterprise workflows.<br>Continuously scan industry innovations and apply emerging AI/ML technologies to business problems.<br>What We’re Looking For<br><br>Strong technical and business acumen in creating technology-driven solutions.<br>Passion for experimenting with and adopting emerging AI/ML technologies.<br>Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.<br>Proven ability to balance timeliness, cost, and quality in solution design.<br>Experience leading digital transformation, target operating models, and performance improvement initiatives.<br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field (MBA a plus).<br>5+ years in AI/ML solution architecture, prototyping, and experimentation.<br>5+ years working with AWS and/or Azure data, analytics, and AI services.<br>3+ years of experience with data science tools and frameworks.<br>Recent, hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and Agentic AI platforms.<br>Knowledge of cloud-native services (data storage, compute, networking, security).<br>Strong understanding of statistical methods, data preprocessing, and feature engineering.
We are looking for a Sr. Software Architect to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern software architecture and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and oversee the development of large-scale software systems using container orchestration and service mesh technologies.<br>• Establish and enforce standards for CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, service mesh, and automated testing.<br>• Conduct architectural reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet security, scalability, and business requirements.<br>• Mentor engineering teams on microservices architecture, container best practices, and DevSecOps workflows.<br>• Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies in cloud-native systems, distributed architectures, and DevSecOps.<br>• Facilitate the collection and analysis of metrics, logs, and traces to monitor and debug systems effectively.<br>• Develop strategies for software improvements and advocate them to development teams.<br>• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with strategic planning and technical leadership.<br>• Ensure software solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.
We are looking for an experienced IT Systems Administrator-Level 3 to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Juno Beach, Florida. In this role, you will manage and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, robust cybersecurity measures, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in system architecture, cloud technology, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure security.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computing infrastructure, including operating systems and middleware products, across various platforms.<br>• Evaluate, implement, and adjust software parameters and solutions to optimize system performance.<br>• Develop and enforce cybersecurity measures to safeguard enterprise IT environments and ensure compliance with regulations.<br>• Oversee enterprise Active Directory environments, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure.<br>• Lead IT infrastructure projects such as data center operations, cloud migrations, and automation initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with monitoring engineers to enhance issue prediction, detection, and automated response systems.<br>• Drive continuous improvement in system reliability through root cause analysis and problem management.<br>• Ensure timely delivery of PC hardware and software asset management processes and IT audit requirements.<br>• Maintain compliance with workstation patching and vulnerability reduction efforts.<br>• Utilize IT governance frameworks to establish policies and procedures that align with best practices and industry standards.
<p>We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll lead with GKE for container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Ansible) for repeatability, and scripting (Python, Shell/Bash) to automate everything from provisioning to observability. This role bridges architecture and hands-on delivery, partnering closely with DevOps, SRE, Security, and application teams.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li><strong>Architect & implement</strong> highly available, cost-efficient GCP environments (VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancers, Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL/Spanner/BigQuery as applicable).</li><li><strong>Design, deploy, and operate GKE</strong> clusters (node pools, autoscaling, upgrades, ingress, CNI/CNI‑overlays, workload identity, network policies, pod security).</li><li><strong>Automate infrastructure</strong> with Terraform or Ansible (modules/roles, workspaces/environments, pipelines, policy-as-code).</li><li><strong>Build platform tooling</strong> and automation in Python/Shell/Bash (provisioning, configuration drift remediation, release packaging, operational runbooks).</li><li><strong>Implement observability</strong> (Cloud Monitoring/Logging, Prometheus/Grafana, OpenTelemetry) and actionable alerting/SLOs.</li><li><strong>Harden security</strong> (IAM least-privilege, service accounts, secrets management, private clusters, image scanning, workload identity, org policies).</li><li><strong>Enable CI/CD</strong> for apps and infra (Cloud Build/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI, artifact registries, blue/green or canary deployment strategies).</li><li><strong>Drive reliability</strong>—capacity planning, performance tuning, backup/DR strategies, incident response, root cause analysis, and postmortems.</li><li><strong>Mentor engineers</strong>, codify best practices, and contribute to architectural standards and roadmaps.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Senior Network Engineer – Cloud / Palo Alto / F5 Load Balancer Expert</p><p>Location: Des Moines, Iowa (MOSTLY REMOTE POSITION – must live within 1–2 hours for on-site datacenter work) Type: Direct Hire | Full Time – SENIOR POSITION </p><p>Financially stable enterprise as a Senior Network Engineer specializing in cloud network architecture, advanced Palo Alto security, and F5 load balancing. This team is focused on driving the adoption of cloud technologies and enhancing enterprise security—with immediate hire!*** For immediate & confidential MOSTLY REMOTE IN Des Moines consideration, send a message to CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or email to me with your resume. My DIRECT email address on my LinkedIn page. ***TOTAL COMP up to $150k plus bonus! *** THIS IS A RARE LOCAL POSITION!!!</p><p>KEY WORD SEARCH: Cisco, Firewall, F5, Palo Alto, Cloud – Azure or AWS. </p><p>What Makes This Role Different!! </p><p>• Cloud-First Environment: Spearhead the optimization of hybrid cloud solutions (AWS/Azure) powering</p><p>• Security-Driven Focus: Lead next-generation firewall implementations with expertise in Palo Alto, fortifying multi-cloud and on-prem environments.</p><p>• F5 Load Balancing: Architect and administer complex F5 load balancing solutions supporting critical applications</p><p>• Modern Tech, Collaborative Team: Work with a technology stack actively modernizing, offer input on best practices, & mentor junior engineers.</p><p>• Work-Life Balance: Off every Friday noon Memorial Day to Labor day! Enjoy all summer 2.5-day weekends + bonus, paid certs ! </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• CISCO Routers & Switches / Network Engineering </p><p>• Design robust enterprise cloud network architectures—AWS and Azure.</p><p>• Manage, optimize, & secure global networks using Palo Alto firewalls.</p><p>• Configure & maintain F5 load balancers, ensuring seamless traffic distribution and uptime.</p><p>• Lead complex, high-profile networking projects from planning to execution.</p><p>• Maintain expertise in Cisco routing/switching (multi-vendor networking environment) and Fortinet/FortiGate.</p><p>• Troubleshoot advanced connectivity & routing issues (BGP, etc.).</p><p>Your Qualifications:</p><p>• 7 years senior network engineering experience, ideally in large-scale/enterprise environments.</p><p>• Proven project leadership on impactful network initiatives.</p><p>• Hands-on experience architecting and supporting networking in AWS and/or Azure.</p><p>• Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and F5 load balancer administration (required).</p><p>• Advanced Cisco Router/Switch skills; Fortinet a plus.</p><p>• CCNA/CCNP preferred / certification paid!</p><p>• Strong collaborative, team-first approach.</p><p>Perks & Benefits:</p><p>• MOSTLY REMOTE !</p><p>• Competitive pay up to $150K base + Annual Bonus</p><p>• Close at noon—2.5-day weekends in Summer</p><p>• Paid certifications!</p><p>• investing in next gen cloud networking</p><p>Carrie Danger SVP, Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region</p><p>Direct: 515-259-6087 | Cell: 515-991-0863</p><p>Send your resume confidentially (see LinkedIn for details) or use ONE CLICK APPLY via the Robert Half website.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this hybrid role, based in Chicago, Illinois, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our systems and network infrastructure against potential threats. This position involves leading incident response activities, mentoring team members, and working with cutting-edge security tools and technologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage incident response efforts, including investigations of malware and other security threats.<br>• Oversee configuration and management of firewall technologies such as Checkpoint and Cisco ASA.<br>• Utilize expertise in Azure environments to implement and maintain robust security measures.<br>• Collaborate with team members to mentor and enhance their technical capabilities.<br>• Write and analyze scripts in Python and PowerShell to support security operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and maintain configuration management processes.<br>• Monitor and respond to potential vulnerabilities across the network.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations for enhancing cyber defense systems.<br>• Work onsite two days per week to support team operations and security initiatives.<br>• Incorporate security clearance requirements into operational activities.
