Network & Security Consultant

🌍 Location: Fully Remote

📝 Engagement: Full-Time

⏰ Working Hours: Standard EST Business Hours

💰 Compensation: Competitive & Negotiable + 20 PTOs

💡 About Zazz

At Zazz.io, we build world-class custom digital solutions that power innovation across industries. With over 763 successful application releases, we’ve partnered with startups, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies to deliver cutting-edge products in healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and entertainment.

Our mission is simple: turn bold ideas into impactful digital experiences.

🔐 The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Network & Security Consultant with deep expertise in MDR/XDR, firewalls, VPNs, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to join our advanced security team.

In this role, you will lead security architecture and implementation projects for SMB and mid-market clients, conduct vulnerability assessments, and drive improvements in cybersecurity posture. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about hands-on security engineering and proactive threat mitigation.

⚡ What You’ll Do

• Design, deploy, and secure Sophos Firewalls, including site-to-site VPNs, remote access, network segmentation, and access control policies for SMB and mid-market clients.
• Configure and integrate Acronis Cyber Protect security modules (anti-malware, patching, vulnerability scanning) for endpoint and server environments.
• Implement Sophos XDR/MDR and Huntress for layered detection, response, and endpoint visibility.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using tools like Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, and Acronis VA modules — including network, application, and endpoint layers.
• Deliver security posture assessments, gap analyses, and accessibility/security configuration reviews against frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and HIPAA technical safeguards.
• Develop structured remediation plans and coordinate with Infrastructure/Endpoint teams for closure.
• Enforce Zero Trust, DLP, and Conditional Access policies leveraging Microsoft 365, Acronis, Intune, and NinjaOne.
• Support vCIO in compliance readiness (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR) through control implementation and evidence preparation.
• Produce network/security architecture diagrams and maintain detailed technical documentation per client.

🛠 What You Bring

• 6–10 years of hands-on experience in network & security consulting, ideally within an MSP or MSSP.
• Strong expertise in MDR/XDR, endpoint security, and firewall design/implementation.
• Proven track record conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across infrastructure, endpoint, and web applications.
• Familiarity with accessibility & configuration assessments, Zero Trust enforcement, and DLP implementation.
• Experience delivering security assessments and remediation roadmaps mapped to compliance frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for both technical and leadership stakeholders.

Tools & Platforms

• Firewalls: Sophos XGS Series
• Security: Sophos XDR/MDR, Huntress, Acronis Cyber Protect
• Vulnerability & Pen Testing: Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Acronis VA module, manual testing methodologies (OWASP Top 10)
• Cloud Security: Microsoft Compliance & Security Center
• VPN: Sophos Remote Access & Site-to-Site
• Automation & Enforcement: NinjaOne Policies, Intune Baselines

💜 Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a remote-first, collaborative, high-performing team
• Lead innovative security projects for top-tier global clients
• Enjoy a culture that values your voice, ideas, and career growth