Senior Network Security Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to assist in implementing, maintaining, and supporting the technology platforms that provide network security and cloud security (AWS, Azure, SASE, Zero Trust architecture) in a large multi-billion dollar corporate environment.

**This position is a contract position with the possibility to go fulltime. Therefore: (1) Candidates must be eligible to permanently work in the US; (2) At minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for candidates seeking placement in this position**

The Senior Network Security Engineer will play a key role in the Cybersecurity Engineering team in managing risks to the information assets and systems of the organization by implementing and supporting the enterprise-wide network security architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Work with various application teams to design, install, implement, architect, configure, and maintain one or more network security management platforms (SIEM, SOAR, NDR) for on-premise and cloud deployments
• Prepare test cases and regression test plans, as well as perform unit and peer testing
• Create documentation of the process, guidelines, standards, and technical specifications, as well as draw network and system architecture diagrams
• Perform daily ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and be available for after-hours emergency support
• Perform system and application patching during monthly after-hour maintenance windows

Technical:

• 5+ years of IT professional experience working in network security engineering
• 3+ years of experience working with network security management technology platforms (SIEM, NDR) such as Splunk, ExtraHop, Palo Alto, Firemon, Cisco, etc.
  • Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall technologies
  • Expert knowledge of WAN technologies
  • Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SASE
• Strong foundational knowledge of overall infrastructure functionality and networking design concepts.
• Solid understanding of IP routing protocols
• Experience maintaining network performance through network monitoring and analysis, QoS service implementation, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems
• Working knowledge of enterprise-class Infrastructure environments

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Strong understanding of the organization s goals and objectives
• Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
• Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, InfraGard, etc.) is preferred