Security Engineer with cloud expertise

We are looking for a skilled Security Engineer to join our team in Kansas City, MO, with a hybrid work option. This long-term contract-to-hire position is essential for enhancing our security infrastructure. We prioritize candidates who are US Citizens or Green Card holders located in the area, as face-to-face interviews are mandatory. Our environment fosters professional growth and development, and we are dedicated to maintaining high-security standards within our organization. - Proven experience in security engineering - Proficiency with Palo Alto technologies - Familiarity with AWS services - Experience with Cisco Umbrella - Knowledge of OCI balancing - Understanding of local networking principles - Expertise in Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions - Competence in on-premises networking setups - Skills in API tracking and monitoring - Ability to create policies, rules, and exceptions - Experience in testing security measures - Evaluate and implement security solutions and strategies - Manage and operate Palo Alto and related security products - Maintain and optimize AWS security configurations - Administer Cisco Umbrella to protect against threats - Conduct OCI balancing to enhance operational efficiency - Oversee local network security and performance - Configure and manage WAF to safeguard web applications - Support on-premises networking infrastructure - Monitor and track APIs to ensure secure access - Develop comprehensive security policies and exceptions - Execute testing procedures to assess security frameworks