**Security & Background Requirements:** + U.S. Citizen work authorization required + Ability 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, segmentation + Endpoint security and EDR/XDR operations + Security logging, alerting, and incident response workflows **Experience:** + 5+ years of experience in security engineering and/or cloud security roles + Hands-on experience securing cloud-native and hybrid workloads + Experience working with SOC teams and managed security services **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience supporting **government, public sector, or regulated environments** + Familiarity with client’s security policies and compliance requirements + Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, etc.) + Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE) + CrowdStrike certifications + Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, CIS, ISO 27001) **Highly Preferred Soft Skills:** + Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences + Ability to work in structured, compliance-driven environments + Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills + Ability to collaborate across agencies, vendors, and internal teams **Benefits of Fulltime Opportunity:** + Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses + Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match + Flexible remote work environment + Professional 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.