Associate Cybersecurity Engineer Job Cary area,North Carolina USA,IT/Tech

Description:
Hybrid Tuesday - Thursday in Cary, NC

Our client is seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer to support the protection of data and systems across core platforms. The role focuses on vigilant monitoring, operation, and continuous optimization of network security controls with an emphasis on firewalls and Zscaler. You will implement configuration changes, partner with IT and business teams for triage, and help improve policies, rules, and architecture to prevent and remediate incidents.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $60.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Monitor and maintain enterprise firewall solutions, including Palo Alto NGFW, to enforce policies and mitigate advanced threats.
Configure and administer SASE capabilities including secure web gateway, ZTNA, and CASB using Zscaler.
Execute security configuration changes and support security triage in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
Leverage Microsoft Security tools such as Defender for Endpoint, Azure Sentinel, and Entra/Azure AD for detection and response across on-prem and cloud.
Develop and refine procedures, policies, and processes aligned to best practices and regulatory requirements.
Analyze security events and recommend remediation measures to strengthen the security posture.
Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive security initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:
Must-Have Experience:

3 or more years of experience in Cybersecurity or Network Security-related disciplines
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewall / Panorama
Experience supporting Zscaler ZPA and/or ZIA
Experience with basic rule configuration and troubleshooting
Ability to handle security tickets and escalate more complex issues appropriately
Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Experience:

Azure security experience
Exposure to Azure Application Gateway or Azure WAF
Microsoft security tools such as Defender, Sentinel, or Entra/Azure AD
Basic scripting or automation exposure with Power Shell, Python, KQL, or Ansible

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients,…