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CyberSecurity Engineer/Hands On Architect

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $95.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Orange
Apr 07, 2026
Our customer is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer / HandsOn Architect to support a highly secure, missioncritical public sector environment in Orange County. This role requires a seniorlevel practitioner who is architecturally strong but very handson, capable of owning daytoday security engineering while leading design decisions across network, firewall, SIEM, and incident response domains. This position is fully onsite and supports a highly regulated law enforcement environment, requiring deep attention to security, compliance, and operational stability. Key Responsibilities Firewall & Network Security (Palo Alto Focus) * Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama * Own firewall policies, rule optimization, segmentation, and Zero Trust design * Lead firewall consolidations, migrations, and redesigns * Act as the Palo Alto SME for engineering, troubleshooting, and optimization Security Architecture & Zero Trust * Architect enterprise network security aligned to Zero Trust principles * Design secure VPN solutions (GlobalProtect, sitetosite, MFA integrations) * Secure wired and wireless environments (corporate, guest, BYOD/IoT) * Design and maintain secure DNS architectures SIEM & SOC Enablement * Architect and tune SIEM solutions * Lead log onboarding, correlation rules, dashboards, and detections * Partner closely with SOC operations and incident responders Incident Response Leadership * Develop and maintain Incident Response plans and playbooks * Serve as technical lead during major security incidents * Conduct rootcause analysis and drive remediation initiatives Compliance & Governance * Ensure security architecture aligns with CJIS and applicable government standards * Develop security standards, baselines, and reference architectures * Support audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives Required Qualifications Education & Experience * BS + 7 years, or MS + 5 years, or PhD + 4 years in Cybersecurity or related field Certifications (Required - One or More): * CISSP, GCIH, CEH, GREM, or equivalent Technical Expertise * Expertlevel Palo Alto Networks experience * Strong background in network security, segmentation, and Zero Trust * SIEM design and engineering experience * Incident response and SOC support experience Other Requirements * Comfortable operating independently in a highpressure environment * Strong documentation and communication skills * Ability to support afterhours or weekend work when required Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.