IDR is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer (Cisco ISE & Palo Alto) to join one of our top clients for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is remote with up to 25% travel (preferred locations include Atlanta, Dallas, the New York City area, and Chicago) and is integral to delivering customer-facing network security implementations across enterprise environments, with a focus on network access control, next-gen firewalls, and secure connectivity solutions.
Position Overview for the Senior Network Security Engineer:
- Leads customer-facing implementations of enterprise network security solutions from discovery through delivery.
- Implements and configures Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including 802.1X, MAB, Guest Portal, and Active Directory/Azure AD integrations across wired and wireless networks.
- Implements Cisco Secure Firewalls, including Secure Client, access policies, NAT, routing, site-to-site VPNs, and centralized management (FMC / Secure Cloud Control).
- Implements Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, including User-ID, Cloud Identity Engine, GlobalProtect, security policies, NAT, routing, site-to-site VPNs, and centralized management (Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager).
- Supports Secure Service Edge (SSE) and SD-WAN implementations, partnering with customers and internal teams to ensure secure, scalable designs
Requirements for the Senior Network Security Engineer:
- 10–15 years of relevant professional experience in enterprise network/security engineering.
- Hands-on, customer-facing implementation experience with Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Firewalls, and Palo Alto NGFW solutions.
- Experience with Palo Alto SSE, Cisco/Palo Alto SD-WAN, and wired/wireless network security implementations.
- Experience implementing HPE Aruba ClearPass for network access control, authentication, guest access, and directory integrations.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory integrations.
- Active Palo Alto NGFW certification required/Active Cisco CCNP Security certification required.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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