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We are seeking an experienced Sr Security Engineer to join our Cloud Workload Lifecycle Security (CWLS) team. This role focuses on engineering, automation, and support for Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Enterprise (PCE), with an emphasis on container security and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) modules. You’ll be part of a fast-paced team enabling secure cloud adoption across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Engineer and support Prisma Cloud Enterprise (PCE) solutions, ensuring effective delivery of product roadmap.

+ Design and develop automation for PCE engineering and support processes.

+ Deploy and maintain Prisma Defender agents at scale on Kubernetes platforms (public & private cloud).

+ Perform upgrades, maintenance, and configuration management on PCE consoles.

+ Troubleshoot incidents and resolve issues with SaaS and deployed Defender agents.

+ Collaborate with partner teams to address vulnerabilities and compliance issues.

+ Document designs and processes using tools like Confluence and Visio.

Required Skills:

+ 4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience.

+ 2+ years of Prisma Cloud Enterprise experience (engineering support, admin, automation).

+ 1+ years deploying Prisma Defender agents on Kubernetes platforms.

+ 4+ years with GitHub/Bitbucket or similar version control systems.

+ 1+ years with AI/ML or GenAI tools (e.g., CoPilot, Azure AI, Google Vertex AI).

+ Strong Python skills (NumPy, Pandas, FastAPI) and experience with RESTful APIs.

+ 2+ years working with container orchestration (Kubernetes preferred).

+ Experience with at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).

+ CI/CD security experience (Harness, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

+ Intermediate to advanced cloud security knowledge.

Nice to Have:

+ CISSP or cloud certifications.

+ Splunk Cloud experience.

+ Familiarity with security frameworks (CIS, NIST, CSA, FedRAMP).

+ Linux experience and SQL knowledge.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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 Type

This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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.