Security Engineer

Location: Orange County, CA (Local candidates preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Only USC/GC candidates)

The client is looking for a Security Engineer with expertise in firewall security, cloud security, and DevSecOps to join our team! If you have a passion for cybersecurity, risk assessment, and compliance , this is a great opportunity to work on cutting‑edge security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls in Azure cloud environments.
• Review and enhance Palo Alto Firewall security rules and policies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify risks.
• Manage security monitoring tools for real‑time threat detection and response.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOX, PCI) and support security audits.
• Collaborate with DevOps & IT teams to integrate security best practices.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and security awareness programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT.
• Strong knowledge of firewall security, cloud security, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with security tools such as Palo Alto Firewall, CrowdStrike EDR, IDP, Filevantage, ArcticWolf, Delinea, Checkpoint Harmony, Automox.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (preferred).