TWK_3145 Network Security Engineer with State of Texas | Remote in Texas state | Local profiles only | GSEC, CEH, CISA, CCSP certifications must

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Requirement details:
Internal job ID:TWK_3145
Network Security Engineer

State of Texas

Austin, TX  #Remote
Note: 
 1) Teleworking is currently allowed for this contract position with management approval (within the Texas state)
      2) Local to Texas profiles only
Interview Mode : Team Meetings ( In-person interview may be required based on client needs  )

Active Texas DL  & Linked Id Must for submission
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

    Public Sector (State / Federal / Local Govt.) Client Experience profiles preferred 

EXP: 14+ Years  Must
Required Skills:

Certifications: GSEC, CEH, CISA, CCSP
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Cloud Security certifications

Job Description:
The Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect cloud infrastructure, cloud-native applications, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platforms. The role focuses on reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and enabling secure innovation in cloud and AI environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud platforms, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and cloud-native workloads
Secure AI and ML systems, including model development environments, training pipelines, data pipelines, APIs, and inference services
Assess and mitigate risks related to cloud misconfigurations, identity and access management, data exposure, and insecure APIs
Implement and maintain cloud security tooling such as CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, container security, and API security solutions
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, data science, and AI teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ML workflows (DevSecOps / MLOps)
Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for cloud and AI initiatives
Define and enforce security standards, guardrails, and best practices for cloud and AI environments
Monitor cloud and AI environments for security events, investigate alerts, and support incident response activities
Using TTP Add/Modify Splunk alerts to triage notables
Ensure protection of sensitive data used in AI systems through encryption, key management, data loss prevention, and privacy controls
Support compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal security requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
Stay current on emerging cloud and AI threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
 

Required Skills:
8+ years of experience in security architecture and security solution design
Experience designing and implementing security controls for public cloud environments
Strong knowledge of multi-cloud security architectures and infrastructure security
Experience securing cloud-native applications, AI/ML environments, and APIs
Experience implementing authentication, encryption, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and access control mechanisms
Strong knowledge of cloud security risks such as data breaches, account hijacking, DoS attacks, and insider threats
Experience with threat analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
Experience working with NIST security standards
Experience with ISO 27001 security frameworks
Hands-on experience with Splunk (alerts, dashboards, executive reports)
Ability to design enterprise security architecture aligned with organizational strategy
Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and forensic analysis
Experience creating and updating security policies and standards for cloud environments
Preferred Skills:
Certifications: GSEC, CEH, CISA, CCSP
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Cloud Security certifications
Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response tools (CrowdStrike, EndGame, CyberReason)
Email security tools such as Proofpoint, MimeCast, Microsoft Defender
SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Rapid7, SumoLogic
Data Loss Prevention / CASB tools (Symantec, Netskope, Bitglass)
Cloud network security tools (Cisco Umbrella, Palo Alto, Zscaler)
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Tekwings LLC
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