14330: Security Analyst – Cloud & Network – Houston, TX
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions
Work Setting: 100% of the time at the client’s site. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the client.
Required:
• Experience in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, network engineering, or related fields (5+ years)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including security tools and architectures.
• Experience with network security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, micro segmentation, etc.
• Experience with core cybersecurity concepts: identity, access control, threat detection, encryption, vulnerability management, and risk analysis.
Preferred:
• Relevant certifications such as:
o CCSP, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Security Engineer
o CISSP, Security+, CEH, Network+
o Vendor specific network/firewall certifications
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures.
• Background supporting enterprise security architecture, or cloud governance functions.
Responsibilities:
• Design, evaluate, and support secure cloud architectures across Azure/AWS/GCP, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support for cloud environments, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, workload protections, and secure configuration baselines.
• Review solution designs and technical implementations for security risks, providing architectural guidance to engineering and business teams.
• Lead the assessment, configuration review, and ongoing governance of network security technologies, including firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point), IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, secure gateways, and segmentation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with network engineering teams on troubleshooting, enhancements, and implementation of secure network architectures.
• Support the security risk assessments for new business initiatives, technical projects, applications, and third party relationships, providing actionable remediation recommendations.
• Support vulnerability management efforts by validating findings, prioritizing risks, and coordinating remediation activities with application, network, and cloud teams.
Why apply?
• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.