Illumio Engineer

Illumio Engineer - Contract - Remote - $75.00 - $83.33/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking Illumio Engineer for a Remote Opportunity

Role Description

Development & Enforcement
Develop and enforce engineering security policies and standards, specifically with the Illumio Platform:
Illumio PCE (Policy Compute Engine) management
Illumio VEN (Virtual Enforcement Node) deployment
Label-based policy creation and Illumination (visualization) usage
Expertise in creating and managing security policies, segmentation templates and policy objects
Build and understanding of service definitions and rulesets
Leadership of policy creation, testing and validation
Experience with application dependencies and communication patterns
Understanding of workload communication patterns and ability to conduct traffic flow analysis
Strong troubleshooting abilities and experience with monitoring network performance, as segmentation directly impacts traffic flow and application connectivity.
Develop and enforce data security policies and standards.
Drive security awareness across the organization.
Lead the development and enforcement of comprehensive security policies and standards, integrating advanced security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to mitigate risks and align with industry-leading security protocols.
Collaboration & Expertise
Collaborate with Engineering and Business teams to develop secure engineering practices.
Act as a pivotal security leader, driving the integration of secure engineering practices across the organization while liaising with senior management to ensure a cohesive security strategy that aligns with business objectives.
Analysis & Configuration
Analyze, develop, and configure security solutions across multi-cloud, on-premises, and colocation environments, ensuring application security, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data.
Lead security testing, vulnerability analysis, and documentation.
Spearhead the evaluation and strategic deployment of cutting-edge security solutions, emphasizing scalability, performance, and adaptability, to fortify the organization's defense against evolving threats.
Operational Support
Participate in operational on-call duties to support a 24/7 infrastructure across multiple regions and environments (cloud, on-premises, colocation).
Lead by example in incident response situations, orchestrating rapid and effective responses while leveraging these experiences to bolster future resilience and response strategies.
Mentorship and Training
Demonstrated leadership skills with developing a comprehensive mentorship program for junior engineers, including organizing regular training sessions to elevate the team's technical and security skills. This role requires a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Innovation and Research
Proven track record with participation in security research and the exploration of next-generation security tools and practices. This includes encouraging the team to engage with the wider security community, contributing to open-source projects, and staying well-informed of emerging threats and innovative defense mechanisms.

Skills & Requirements

7+ years of experience in developing and deploying security technologies.
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required.
Proficiency in Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) & Network Security.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Security-as-Code, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Experience with one or more general-purpose programming/script languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Shell Script, PowerShell.
Strong experience with implementing and managing data protection measures and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Proven track record in leading security initiatives from inception through to successful deployment, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
Illumio Core: Specialist Certifications - On-Premise & SAAS
Strong technical expertise with Architecting Public Cloud solutions and processes.
Strong technical expertise with Networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles.
Strong technical expertise with developing and interpreting Network, Sequence, and Dataflow diagrams.
Experience with direct, remote, and virtual teams.
Understanding of at least one compliance framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, CSA).
Strong technical expertise with security solutions for data warehouses and big data platforms, particularly with technologies like Snowflake.
Strong technical expertise in defining and implementing cyber resilience standards, policies, and programs for distributed cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring robust redundancy and system reliability.
Experience in influencing industry security standards and contributing to open-source projects or security communities, highlighting a broader impact beyond the immediate organization.
Illumio Core: Expert Certifications - On-Premise & SAAS

Benefits/Other Compensation

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

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