Security & Background Requirements:

U.S. Citizen work authorization requiredAbility to meet FBI CJIS background check and clearance requirements

 

Location:

Texas (Remote / Hybrid, subject to contract requirements)

 

TimeFrame Looking to Onboard: May 2026

 

Role Overview:

The Public Cloud Security Engineer will support the client’s Public Cloud Manager by designing, implementing, and operating security controls across state public cloud environments. This role focuses on cloud-native and third-party security platforms, with deep hands-on responsibility for Palo Alto Networks Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager and CrowdStrike Falcon Complete to ensure compliance, threat prevention, and continuous monitoring across multi-agency workloads.

The role requires experience operating within government-regulated environments, supporting secure cloud adoption while aligning with client standards, security policies, and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Security Operations

Support security operations for the client’s public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP as applicable).Implement and manage network and endpoint security controls aligned with the client’s security standards.Collaborate with client stakeholders, cloud platform teams, and agency security teams.

Palo Alto Networks (Panorama / Strata Cloud)

Administer Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management.Manage and optimize Strata Cloud Manager for cloud-delivered security and visibility.Design, deploy, and maintain firewall rules, security policies, NAT, and threat prevention profiles.Perform policy audits, tuning, and optimization to meet compliance and performance requirements.Troubleshoot connectivity, security events, and policy enforcement issues.

Endpoint & Threat Detection (CrowdStrike Falcon Complete)

Administer and support CrowdStrike Falcon Complete across cloud and hybrid workloads.Monitor endpoint alerts, incidents, and detections in coordination with SOC teams.Support incident response activities including containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis.Ensure endpoint coverage, sensor health, and compliance reporting.Assist with threat hunting and security posture improvements.

Compliance & Governance

Support compliance with the client’s security controls, policies, and reporting requirements.Assist with audits, assessments, and security documentation.Maintain security baselines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and state-specific security mandates.

Collaboration & Reporting

Act as a security liaison between cloud platform teams, SOC, and client stakeholders.Provide operational metrics, dashboards, and executive-level security reports.Participate in change management, incident reviews, and security planning sessions.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills:

Palo Alto Networks Panorama administration (required)Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager experience (required)CrowdStrike Falcon Complete administration and incident response (required)Public cloud security experience (AWS and/or Azure preferred)Network security concepts: firewalls, VPNs, routing, segmentationEndpoint security and EDR/XDR operationsSecurity logging, alerting, and incident response workflows

Experience:

5+ years of experience in security engineering and/or cloud security rolesHands-on experience securing cloud-native and hybrid workloadsExperience working with SOC teams and managed security services

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting government, public sector, or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with client’s security policies and compliance requirementsCloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, etc.)Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)CrowdStrike certificationsExperience with compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, CIS, ISO 27001)

Highly Preferred Soft Skills:

Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to work in structured, compliance-driven environmentsDetail-oriented with strong documentation skillsAbility to collaborate across agencies, vendors, and internal teams

 

Benefits of Fulltime Opportunity:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonusesComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchFlexible remote work environmentProfessional development and certification reimbursement

 

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $83,700 - $124k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. 

 

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.