Security Consultant - Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) - Remote

About the Role

We are hiring a Security Consultant - Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) remote to join our dynamic team at GFiber. This fully remote position offers a one-year contract with potential extensions, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States. As a Security Consultant, you will play a crucial role in establishing foundational security programs as GFiber transitions into a standalone company. Your expertise will be vital in managing the security posture of all Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) endpoints, including router gateways (RG) and optical network terminals (ONT).

What You’ll Do

• Enforce device hardening standards and security baselines across all CPE.
• Partner with endpoint engineering teams to deploy and monitor secure configurations.
• Develop and manage vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation processes.
• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting Incident Response with device-level remediation guidance.
• Utilize strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python for automation and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, consulting, or related roles.
• Experience securing, hardening, and managing networking devices.
• Deep knowledge of OS internals and security controls for gateway and WiFi devices.
• Hands-on threat hunting and endpoint forensics experience.

Nice to Have

• Incident response and forensic analysis experience.
• Knowledge of networking technologies (routers, switches).
• Experience with both offensive and defensive security techniques.
• Background in security reviews, vulnerability analysis, and remediation.
• Understanding of threat modeling, risk-based assessments, and fleet-wide vulnerability management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $60-75 per hour, translating to an annual salary of approximately $120,000 to $156,000.
• Fully remote work environment, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the cybersecurity field.
• Potential for contract extensions based on performance.
• Access to exclusive remote job opportunities across various categories and industries.