Security Engineer (Palo Alto) - Remote

Optomi, in partnership with a leading manufacturer of construction services in the United States, is seeking a Security Engineer for a 95% remote position, local to Atlanta, GA. This Security Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of cloud environments, implementing Palo Alto security solutions, and overseeing incident response activities within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and security of cloud environments, with a focus on Azure and O365 Defender.
• Review and analyze security policies to ensure safe and secure practices are in place.
• Collaborate with team members on Palo Alto security solutions and OT security software.
• Assist in setting up and automating security processes using Palo Alto and the XSOAR platform.
• Create and enforce security rules, policies, and incident response procedures.
• Manage Palo Alto firewalls and Cortex data link for effective security monitoring.
• Utilize ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems for tracking security incidents and tasks.
• Support incident response activities and serve as a point person for security incidents.
• Provide recommendations and insights on security policies and configurations.
• Maintain knowledge of Splunk for security monitoring and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Palo Alto certification and expertise in Palo Alto security solutions.
• Experience with cloud security, Azure, and O365 Defender.
• Familiarity with Cortex data link and OT security platforms.
• Knowledge of security automation and incident response processes.
• Ability to analyze security policies and make recommendations for improvements.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
• Comfortable working with Palo Alto firewalls and XSOAR platform.
• Understanding of vulnerability management and pentesting concepts.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Desire to progress into a team lead position down the road.