Security Analyst & Cloud & Network

Houston 2 days agoFull-time External
556.1k - 695.1k / yr
14330: Security Analyst – Cloud & Network – Houston, TX Start Date: ASAP Type: Temporary Project Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions Work Setting: 100% of the time at the client’s site. No telecommuting or remote work. This is a non-negotiable requirement from the client. Required Qualifications • Experience in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, network engineering, or related fields (5+ years) • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including security tools and architectures. • Experience with network security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, micro segmentation, etc. • Experience with core cybersecurity concepts: identity, access control, threat detection, encryption, vulnerability management, and risk analysis. Preferred Qualifications • Relevant certifications such as: CCSP, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Security Engineer, CISSP, Security+, CEH, Network+, Vendor specific network/firewall certifications • Experience with Zero Trust architectures. • Background supporting enterprise security architecture, or cloud governance functions. Responsibilities • Design, evaluate, and support secure cloud architectures across Azure/AWS/GCP, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements. • Provide hands‑on technical support for cloud environments, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, workload protections, and secure configuration baselines. • Review solution designs and technical implementations for security risks, providing architectural guidance to engineering and business teams. • Lead the assessment, configuration review, and ongoing governance of network security technologies, including firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point), IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs, secure gateways, and segmentation strategies. • Collaborate closely with network engineering teams on troubleshooting, enhancements, and implementation of secure network architectures. • Support the security risk assessments for new business initiatives, technical projects, applications, and third party relationships, providing actionable remediation recommendations. • Support vulnerability management efforts by validating findings, prioritizing risks, and coordinating remediation activities with application, network, and cloud teams. Why apply? • Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company; • Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches; • Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top‑notch facilities for work and recreation; • Benefit from multiple projects extensions; • Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site; • Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program; • Always get paid in full and on time.