Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Cary, NC


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Type: Permanent

Category: Security

Industry: Communications

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108708

Date Posted: 09/21/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/NJdKJD


Description:

Hybrid Three days onsite per week. Tuesday – Thurday in Cary, NC

 

Our client seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer who will operate as a trusted technical advisor and hands-on engineer across network, cloud, and Zero Trust security domains. You will triage security events, conduct configuration and hygiene reviews, and lead project-based security initiatives. You will collaborate with senior peers, propose solutions, and drive decisions that align security with business objectives.

 

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

 

Salary: $130,000 - $135,000/ yr. w2 + 10% Bonus


Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade next-generation firewall solutions to enforce network security policies and mitigate advanced threats.
  • Configure and deploy cloud-focused security tools, including CASB, WAF, and cloud-native security services.
  • Architect and deploy SASE solutions to protect distributed networks and remote users.
  • Implement and optimize centralized identity and access management aligned to least privilege principles.
  • Leverage Microsoft Security Suite for threat detection, investigation, and response across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Develop and implement cybersecurity policies aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation to improve security posture.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate security concepts and advance security initiatives.
  • Perform security triage, incident investigation, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Execute security configuration reviews, audit support, and hygiene checks, identifying gaps and proposing improvements.
  • Lead security improvement projects and strategic annual initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity, network security, or security engineering with a senior-level mindset to assess problems, whiteboard solutions, and make informed recommendations.
  • Deep hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and broader network security concepts.
  • Zero Trust design and implementation experience. Zscaler preferred, with consideration for Netskope, Illumio, Prisma Access, or similar ZTNA platforms.
  • Strong networking foundation, with Azure network security preferred; AWS experience valued; understanding of Application Gateways, WAFs, segmentation, and cloud security architecture.
  • Experience with security configuration reviews, audits, hygiene assessments, and remediation.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Automation or scripting experience with Ansible, Python, and/or PowerShell preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; approximately 5% travel.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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