What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Engineer position at PTR Global?
Security Engineer
Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)
Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)
Long term contract
Direct client opportunity
No mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved
Mode of Interview: 2 Round Mostly (1 Virtual and 1 In-Person)
Job Description:
We are seeking a Vendor Security Contractor with strong experience in third-party / vendor risk management and network security to support our Information Risk Questionnaire (IRQ) process and secure vendor connectivity across Public Border Zone (Public BZ) and Third-Party Border Zone (3rd Party BZ) environments. The contractor will partner across Product, Application, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Business teams — translating security requirements into practical guidance and steering stakeholders toward solutions that meet business needs without compromising the organization's security posture.
Responsibilities / Skill Sets Required:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Partner with cross-functional teams to onboard third-party vendors and establish secure network access
- Network Solution Guidance — Guide business teams toward optimal network solutions while clearly communicating processes, requirements, and expectations
- Network Troubleshooting & Triage — Diagnose and resolve a wide range of network access issues with a structured, methodical approach
- Provisioning Error Investigation — Identify and track provisioning errors, facilitating timely and effective resolutions
- Vulnerability Assessment — Conduct vulnerability scans of supplier environments to ensure secure and compliant network connectivity
- Contract & PO Administration — Manage the intake and administration of contracts and purchase order onboarding
- Data Management — Log and maintain large datasets to support tracking purposes and ensure readiness for disaster recovery
- Firewall Rule Implementation — Review and implement firewall rules (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet) based on vendor connectivity requests, enforcing least-privilege access.
Tools & Platforms — Proficiency Preferred
- Operating Environment: Mac user
- Productivity & Collaboration: Excel, Quip, Wrike, WebEx, Slack, BOX
- Analytics & Reporting: Tableau
- Security & Access: Qualys, Access Manager Admin, Halo
Pay Range: $45/hr - $55/hr
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
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Salary : $45 - $55