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Senior Information Security Engineer
(PAM/IAM, Cloud Security & Automation)
Location: Wilmington, DE (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer with strong expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, and Security Automation. This role requires hands-on engineering experience designing, implementing, configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise security solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of PAM platforms, cloud security architecture, and automation through scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as a Cloud Security Engineer, Information Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Engineer.
- 5 years of hands-on experience with:
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- IAM and PAM Solutions
- Security Engineering
- Strong experience with:
- User Access Controls
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- File Permissions
- Firewall Policies
- Audit Logging
- Experience working with:
- Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
- Endpoint Security Platforms
- Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
- Vulnerability Management Tools
- Privileged Access Management Solutions
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- SIEM and Log Management Platforms
- Experience developing and deploying security solutions to defend against advanced cyber threats.
- Experience investigating security incidents and conducting forensic or incident response activities.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using:
- Python
- PowerShell
- Experience automating security processes beyond reporting and alerting.
- Experience designing and implementing cloud security controls and risk mitigation strategies.
- Strong understanding of security architecture, governance, and best practices.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field.
- Preferred certifications:
- CISSP
- CISM
- Azure Security Engineer
- Other relevant security certifications