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    Posted 2 days ago

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    Job ID: JN -072026-579730

Information Security Engineer- Cisco SWA

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    Chicago, Illinois

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    Contract

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    Remote

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    Security, Risk & Compliance

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    $60.00 - $70.00/hr

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    $60.00 - $70.00

Job Description

Information Security Engineer – Cisco Secure Web Appliance (SWA) Implementation

Remote Role

3–4 Month Contract (August–November)

Compensation: $60 - $70 per hour


ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a large healthcare enterprise, is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer for a 3–4 month remote contract to lead the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Broadcom/Blue Coat environment to Cisco Secure Web Appliance (SWA) for on-premises applications. This critical, short-term project involves implementing, configuring, testing, and deploying Cisco SWA, collaborating with infrastructure, network, and security teams, and ensuring a seamless migration and deployment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Cisco SWA experience, a strong background in information and network security, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues. Candidates with experience migrating from Broadcom/Blue Coat ProxySG or similar web proxy platforms are highly preferred. The contract is expected to run from August through November, with a targeted start date in early August.

WHAT YOU'LL DO


  • Lead and support the implementation of Cisco Secure Web Appliance (SWA) within a large enterprise environment
  • Assist with the migration of web proxy services from Broadcom/Blue Coat ProxySG to Cisco SWA
  • Configure security policies, traffic controls, URL filtering, authentication integrations, and SSL inspection capabilities
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to ensure a seamless migration and deployment
  • Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support migration planning, cutover activities, and post-implementation stabilization efforts
  • Document configurations, processes, and implementation best practices
  • Provide recommendations for optimizing security controls and overall platform performance

WHAT YOU BRING


  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Network Security Engineering
  • Hands-on Cisco Secure Web Appliance (SWA) implementation experience
  • Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting secure web proxy solutions in enterprise environments
  • Strong understanding of web security, proxy technologies, URL filtering, SSL inspection/decryption, and web traffic management
  • Experience with policy creation, access controls, authentication integrations, and security best practices
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex network and security-related issues during implementation and migration efforts
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Experience within large, complex enterprise environments
  • Experience migrating from Broadcom/Blue Coat ProxySG to Cisco SWA (preferred)
  • Prior involvement in large-scale proxy modernization or migration projects (preferred)
  • Experience supporting healthcare, regulated, or highly secure environments (preferred)
  • Cisco security certifications or related security certifications (preferred)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU


  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account and Dependent Care FSA options
  • Supplemental coverage plans to fit individual needs
  • 401k plan with company match, fully vested upon eligibility
  • Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including virtual counseling, financial and legal services, and life coaching

EEO STATEMENT

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

PAY DISCLAIMER

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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