OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and skilled Part-Time Security Engineer to join our Information Security team on a contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative security team while maintaining a flexible schedule. The role will provide hands-on experience across various security tools and technologies, with the potential for conversion to a full-time role after the initial contract period. You ll support ongoing operational security activities, assist with incident response, and manage daily administrative tasks while learning and adapting to our environment. Key Responsibilities- Palo Alto Firewall Administration:
- Manage adds, moves, and changes within the firewall environment.
- Investigate blocked traffic and create new rules as needed.
- Support both on-premises and cloud (AWS/OCI) Palo Alto firewalls.
- Cortex XDR Management:
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot endpoint agents.
- Address user issues, unlock requests, and agent upgrade compliance.
- Ensure agent health, licensing, and operational continuity.
- Networking & Cloud Security:
- Support hybrid network environments spanning on-premises and AWS.
- Perform troubleshooting and analysis using logs and monitoring tools.
- Work with AWS networking and firewall configurations; familiarity with AWS WAF is a plus.
- Optional exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) networking and firewalls.
- General Security Operations:
- Provide support in emergency situations outside of scheduled hours when critical.
- Collaborate with team members via Slack, Webex, and team huddles.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to process improvement.
QualificationsRequired Skills & Experience: - Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Cortex XDR.
- Solid understanding of AWS networking and security concepts.
- Experience with on-premises networking and firewall administration.
- Familiarity with Cisco Umbrella (DNS security).
- Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex security issues.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
Preferred (Nice to Have): - Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) networking and firewalls.
- Prior exposure to AWS WAF management.
- Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud security architectures.
Additional Information- Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday Friday during core business hours.
- Availability: Must be able to respond to emergency issues outside of standard hours when needed.
- Team: You ll join a supportive team of 6 security professionals (reducing to 4 during transition), including specialists in network security, incident response, and data security.
- Approval: Any work exceeding 25 hours per week requires prior approval.
ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law This Organization Participates in E-Verify |