Security Architect

Location: Role is fully onsite- Columbia SC 29201 (some flexibility to remote work can be discussed after 30 days in the role) Duration: 6 months contract (with possible extension) Note: Candidates out of state needs to relocate at their own expense to SC prior to staring the role Job Description For an upcoming project, seeks an engineer with experience using Cisco Secure Internet Gateway/ Cisco Web Secure Access (Umbrella) to Ciscou2019s SSE suite. This person would be responsible for migration of existing Secure Internet Gateway policies, users, and devices into SSE while maintaining support for existing systems and their business requirements. The Cisco Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure access policies to support enterprise security strategies. They must be able to serve as a subject matter expert on Cisco Web Secure Access, including Secure Internet Gateway and with Secure Internet Access. This role requires collaboration with Security, IT, and business stakeholders to test and validate migrated policies to ensure that existing security protections are maintained on the new platform. Responsibilities: This engineer will be responsible for deploying, administering and supporting Cisco ASA, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Cisco Secure Access products to document existing policies and to migrating existing policies. This includes migrating existing Umbrella SIG policy to Secure Access, deployment of web filtering rules to replicate currently permitted access, and to assist in deployment of remote access VPN and ZTNA-based access for end users. Must Have/Required Skills: + 3+ years of experience monitoring and analyzing existing rules and converting them into least-privilege rules for both private and web policies + 3+ years of experience deploying and administering Cisco Secure Firewall for remote access and IPSEC-based VPN + 3+ years of experience with Cisco endpoint web filtering technologies or similar technologies (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet) + 2+ years of experience deploying ZTNA or SASE tools Preferred/Nice to Have Skills: + Previous deployment experience with Cisco SSE and ZTNA architecture and products, or similar experience with other vendors + Experience with Cisco SecureX, Secure Endpoint, and the Cisco Secure Client + Experience administering Cisco Secure Access + Experience administering Cisco Umbrella including Secure Internet Gateway products + Experience designing, implementing, and managing Secure Access to support enterprise security strategies. + Experience deploying Cisco Remote Access VPN solutions on Ciscou2019s ASA platform + Experience administering and interfacing with Check Point firewalls Preferred Education and/or Certifications: + CCNP Security + CCNP Routing and Switching + CCSP Additional Skills: + Ability to communicate and coordinate with identified IT and business stakeholders + Ability to train IT staff for ongoing administration of the product About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ( . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-02-13