Senior Security Engineer

Redapt Inc. is a pioneering world-class data center infrastructure integrator, technology engineering firm, and cloud services provider. Our teams focus on delivering innovative solutions and services that power our customers' most demanding applications and enable them to extract powerful insights from data that drive true business value.  

Role Title: Senior Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Role Type: Contract
Length: 3 Months 

Summary

The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for owning and operating the Palo Alto Suite (Prisma Access + Firewalls) and the CrowdStrike EDR platform. This role is highly technical, focusing on implementation, configuration, optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support across both technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Palo Alto Networks (PAN) & Prisma Access

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto NGFWs and Prisma Access cloud security components.
• Perform threat prevention tuning, policy creation, security rule reviews, SSL decryption configuration, and GlobalProtect enhancements.
• Conduct log analysis, packet captures, and advanced troubleshooting for traffic, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through policy hygiene reviews and architectural recommendations.

1. CrowdStrike (EDR)

• Administer and optimize the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
• Monitor and investigate endpoint alerts, detections, and behaviors.
• Tune policies, prevention rules, and detection logic.
• Support incident response efforts with forensics, triage, and root‑cause investigations.

1. Cross‑Role Support

• Assist Senior Security Engineer 2 with Google SecOps, Secret Server, Cyberhaven, or Proofpoint as needed.
• Collaborate on multi‑platform security incidents and high‑priority investigations.

1. Duties as Assigned

• Participate in troubleshooting other security platforms or incidents as directed.
• Support project implementation tasks, onboarding, and knowledge transfer activities.

Requirements

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of hands-on security engineering experience.
• Advanced expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Access, or GlobalProtect.
• Practical experience with CrowdStrike Falcon administration and response workflows.
• Strong networking background (TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, DNS, SSL/TLS).
• Ability to analyze complex logs, alerts, and packet captures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• PCNSE or equivalent Palo Alto certifications.
• CrowdStrike certifications (CCFA, CCRA, CCFR).
• Experience in Zero Trust architecture design.
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms or automation workflows.
• Exposure to other tools in scope (Google SecOps, Proofpoint, DLP, PAM).

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative with cross-functional and client teams.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and solution‑focused.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Redapt is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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