Our client is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a one year contract. This role is onsite in lower Manhattan. + Perform organization wide cybersecurity risk analysis and maintain updates on the identified risks + Create, socialize and obtain approval for cybersecurity strategy and plans to address generic and specific cybersecurity risks to the organization + Create and follow a process to track progress against cybersecurity plans + Lead the implementation of cybersecurity initiatives + Create network architecture diagrams, collect communication flow information, and build high level and low level design documents + Work on complex network problems, interact with vendor support teams, and drive the issue to resolution + Translate compliance requirements into specific security controls and present compensating security controls + Report to upper management on current cybersecurity posture and progress on mitigating identified risks + Identify cybersecurity gaps and maintain a risk register + Create metrics to measure cybersecurity controls efficacy + Work with partners to create and maintain incident response plans + Monitor and respond to alerts + Review and optimize existing cybersecurity controls + Ensure the organization compliance with cybersecurity best practices, policies and standards + Enforce endpoint security standards + Analyze vulnerabilities and work with Application Development, IT and Systems teams to ensure timely remediation and validation + Perform threat simulations to detect possible risks and provide cybersecurity recommendations on topics like network perimeter, identity management, API security, microservices design and /or application development + Instruct and guide other teams to craft "secure by default" infrastructure; they may also investigate, build, and recommend innovative technologies or other methods that will improve the security of cloud-based and on-premises environments MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE ● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent work experience ● At least 12+ years of experience in information security ● At least 8+ years in IT infrastructure management, application architecture, risk management, data architecture, middleware technology, and IT operations and project management ● At least 8+ years of experience with networking, load-balancing, DNS, TLS/SSL digital certificates, SAML and Single Sign-on technologies, Kerberos, MFA technologies, and Identity management ● At least 4+ years of experience working in cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP) ● At least 4+ years of experience working in securing Internet-facing applications, utilizing WAF technologies (eg: Akamai CDN and WAF, CloudFlare, Azure CDN and WAF, Azure FrontDoor, AWS CloudFront and WAF, and similar reverse-proxy technologies) ● At least 4+ years of experience working with tools and techniques for collecting and processing Network Security Telemetry and Security Event Data. ● At least 4+ years of experience architecting, deploying, and managing endpoint security and EDR technology ● At least 4+ years of experience using scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell, etc.) ● At least 4+ years of experience with Windows, Linux, or MacOS administration ● At least 4+ years of experience working with vulnerability management and scanning tools ● At least 4+ years of experience working with application scanning tools DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: ● Experience in implementing and operating Network Security Telemetry Collection Systems in multi-cloud and on-prem environments ● Experience in implementing and operating Data Loss Prevention Systems ● Experience of information security principles and practices, especially the implementation of practical technical controls to support organization policy ● Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and cybersecurity protection concepts, including software development lifecycle, and compensating controls ● Strong understanding of cloud-based services such as O365, AzureAD, IAM, Entra ID ● Strong understanding of CIS controls ● Experience with Syslog-NG, LogScale (Humio) or similar SIEM/log aggregation systems ● Experience with SSO products and services such as Entra ID, PingFederate, or Okta ● Experience with NetSkope, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access or similar cloud proxies ● Familiarly with CASB/SASE products ● Experience with Cloud-based EDR/XDR tools ● Knowledge of endpoint security management, configuration policies, and procedures ● Experience with asset management and on-prem/cloud-based vulnerability management tools ● Highly flexible/willing to learn new technologies ● Highly organized with excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills ● Excellent communication and collaboration skills