Title: Prisma Cloud Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL/ Nashville, TN /Irving, TX (Hybrid 3 Days Office)

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

• Operate Prisma Cloud (by Palo Alto): Focus on CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) and vulnerability detection. Use RQL (Resource Query Language) to create policies and queries.
• Analyze vulnerabilities: Identify, assess, and provide remediation recommendations. Ticketing and customer interaction: Communicate findings to internal clients, explain ticket details, and guide on remediation steps.
• Work in a dynamic environment: Caterpillar operates multiple cloud environments with hundreds of development teams. Requires adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in cloud security. At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Prisma Cloud. Comfortable operating without additional training.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Python, YAML, or JSON (proficiency in at least one required). Familiarity with vulnerability assessment, governance compliance, and remediation processes.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience in any of the major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Specific experience with Prisma Cloud CSPM is essential.
• Education and Certifications: No formal degree requirement; bachelor’s or master’s degrees are preferred but not mandatory. Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer) are preferred, not mandatory.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Must be comfortable working with an Agile framework, using tickets, and participating in daily stand-ups.
• Interview: Format: 30-minute technical interview with team members. Focus: Practical skills and experience operating Prisma Cloud. Format: 1-hour structured TSI interview. Focus: Formal evaluation using standardized questions. Selection: Candidate with the highest combined score will be chosen.
• No preference for specific public cloud experience as long as candidates are skilled in Prisma Cloud.
• The team follows a 3-day in-office schedule; exceptions for personal reasons (e.g., appointments) are acceptable on a case-by-case basis.
• Certification and Degree Preferences: Certifications are desirable but not required. Degrees will serve as a deciding factor if two candidates are otherwise equal.
• Candidates must be prepared for Agile workflows, including ticketing systems and daily stand-ups.
• Top skills:Exp MS Office suite.
• Experience securing CloudFormation/Terraform IaC.
• Proficiency in measuring and securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments in AWS and Azure.
• Experience with Python, YAML, JSON.
• Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and most CSP-native security tools such as Service Control Policies, CloudWatch, Control Tower, or Azure Security Center.
• Education:Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred.
• Advanced certification in Cloud Security such as AWS Security Specialty, SANS GCLD, or AZ-500 preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years exp in Cloud or Cloud security.