Overview
On Site
USD 55.00 - 63.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
Network Analysis
Endpoint Protection
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Collaboration
Optimization
Network
Data-flow Analysis
Dashboard
Real-time
Scripting
Cyber Security
Release Management
SIEM
Access Control
Network Design
Cisco Certifications
CISSP
Cloud Security
Network Security
Splunk
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Terraform
Ansible
Jenkins
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Virtualization
Docker
Kubernetes
VMware
Life Insurance
Screening
Writing
Career Counseling
Recruiting
Law
Testing
Job Details
Cyber Security Platform Engineer - Contract - Denver, CO - $55.00 - $63.00/hr.
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Cyber Security Platform Engineer in Denver, CO
Role Description
Design, implement, and maintain secure configurations to align with the organization's Zero Trust strategy
Conduct data and network analysis to support access control policies and micro segmentation strategies.
Collaborate with teams to implement granular segmentation policies in alignment with Zero Trust principles.
Participate in the design and implement secure configurations for security platforms (e.g., CSPM, SIEM, EDR, SOAR) across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
Demonstrate a mastery of best practices for network and endpoint security solutions
Integrate security platforms with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native services.
Develop scripts to automate platform operations and monitoring.
Analyze platform metrics and tune configurations for effectiveness.
Support secure deployment of platforms in containerized and virtualized environments.
Collaborate with teams to remediate platform vulnerabilities.
Create dashboards and reports to visualize platform health and security posture.
Conduct optimization and tuning of security platform configurations
Design and implement segmentation policies based on network and data flow analysis
Refine configurations and alerting thresholds for security monitoring
Build dashboards for real-time security event monitoring and analysis
Create scripts to automate platform monitoring and operations
Skills & Requirements
2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and security platform deployment/management.
Expertise in network security, including experience with security platforms such as Zscaler, and other CSPM, SIEM, EDR, and SOAR solutions.
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, including micro segmentation, access control policies, and secure network design.
Industry certifications in network security or related fields, such as CCNP Security, CISSP, or similar, with additional cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) being a plus.
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline network security operations a plus.
Security Platforms: Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Wiz, Splunk
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins
Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
Container and Virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes, VMware
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
#LI-DNI
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Cyber Security Platform Engineer in Denver, CO
Role Description
Design, implement, and maintain secure configurations to align with the organization's Zero Trust strategy
Conduct data and network analysis to support access control policies and micro segmentation strategies.
Collaborate with teams to implement granular segmentation policies in alignment with Zero Trust principles.
Participate in the design and implement secure configurations for security platforms (e.g., CSPM, SIEM, EDR, SOAR) across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
Demonstrate a mastery of best practices for network and endpoint security solutions
Integrate security platforms with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native services.
Develop scripts to automate platform operations and monitoring.
Analyze platform metrics and tune configurations for effectiveness.
Support secure deployment of platforms in containerized and virtualized environments.
Collaborate with teams to remediate platform vulnerabilities.
Create dashboards and reports to visualize platform health and security posture.
Conduct optimization and tuning of security platform configurations
Design and implement segmentation policies based on network and data flow analysis
Refine configurations and alerting thresholds for security monitoring
Build dashboards for real-time security event monitoring and analysis
Create scripts to automate platform monitoring and operations
Skills & Requirements
2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and security platform deployment/management.
Expertise in network security, including experience with security platforms such as Zscaler, and other CSPM, SIEM, EDR, and SOAR solutions.
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, including micro segmentation, access control policies, and secure network design.
Industry certifications in network security or related fields, such as CCNP Security, CISSP, or similar, with additional cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) being a plus.
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline network security operations a plus.
Security Platforms: Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Wiz, Splunk
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins
Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
Container and Virtualization: Docker, Kubernetes, VMware
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
#LI-DNI
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