Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Configuration reviews
Security assessments
SaaS applications
Cloud services
Infrastructure
Misconfigurations
Security gaps
Remediation strategies
Baseline configurations
Compliance benchmarks
Vulnerability management
Incident response
Forensic analysis
Network administration
Switches
Routers
Access points
Firewalls
VPNs
Virtualized environments
Backup systems
Hybrid infrastructure
Cloud migration
Secure deployment
Public cloud platforms
DevOps
Endpoint protection
IAM controls
Data loss prevention
Automation
Scripting
Orchestration tools
Audit readiness
Security controls
IT infrastructure
Security engineering
Configuration management
Scripting languages
Python
PowerShell
Automation frameworks
Network architecture
Virtualization
Cloud-native services
Compliance frameworks
CIS Benchmarks
NIST
ISO
Job Details
Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Location : San Francisco, CA (ON SITE)
Rate: DOE
Configuration & Security Assessments
- Conduct configuration reviews and hardening assessments across SaaS applications, cloud services, and infrastructure.
- Identify misconfigurations and security gaps; recommend and implement remediation strategies.
- Maintain and evolve baseline configurations and compliance benchmarks aligned with policies and industry standards.
- Support vulnerability management and incident response with configuration insights and forensic analysis.
Infrastructure Operations
- Administer and troubleshoot network components including switches, routers, access points, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Manage virtualized environments and backup systems across hybrid infrastructure.
- Support cloud migration initiatives and ensure secure deployment patterns across public cloud platforms.
- Partner with development and DevOps teams to design secure, scalable infrastructure.
Security Engineering
- Implement and maintain endpoint protection, IAM controls, and data loss prevention mechanisms.
- Automate security controls and monitoring using scripting and orchestration tools.
- Support audit readiness by documenting security controls and operational procedures.
Who You Are & What You Bring
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and security engineering.
- Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud, and on-premise configuration management.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with network architecture, virtualization, and cloud-native services.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
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