We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a client-focused team in North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for a versatile technology specialist who can combine hands-on security expertise with a strong foundation in infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments. The role supports a range of client engagements, requiring someone who can adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and strengthen security operations across diverse platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and support security operations across client environments, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and endpoint systems.<br>• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall and access control technologies to protect business-critical systems.<br>• Perform security reviews to identify risks, document findings, and help develop practical remediation plans.<br>• Contribute to disaster recovery readiness by validating backup processes and supporting recovery testing activities.<br>• Assist with vulnerability identification, system hardening efforts, and ongoing improvements to security posture.<br>• Take part in onboarding new clients by evaluating existing environments and recommending security-focused enhancements, including occasional onsite assessments.<br>• Support regulatory and compliance-related initiatives by helping implement controls, preparing documentation, and assisting with audit readiness.<br>• Partner with engineering and technical teams to improve security processes, maintain protections, and address operational issues.<br>• Strengthen identity and access management practices through support of authentication tools, user access controls, and related security measures.<br>• Stay informed on evolving cyber threats, tools, and best practices to continuously improve client security environments.
<ul><li>Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure within GCP using Terraform.</li><li>Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks, modules, and deployment standards.</li><li>Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.</li><li>Administer and support containerized environments using Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker.</li><li>Implement cloud networking, IAM, security controls, monitoring, and governance best practices.</li><li>Automate operational processes, system provisioning, and environment management.</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and AI teams to support cloud-native application deployments.</li><li>Support AI/ML infrastructure including Vertex AI, model deployment pipelines, vector databases, and related cloud services.</li><li>Monitor platform performance, reliability, availability, and cost optimization.</li><li>Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, networking, and application performance issues.</li></ul>