Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Network Security Engineer.
Do you have experience designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting core network security infrastructure (especially firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)?
Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!
What You Will Be Doing:
We are seeking a Network Security Engineer with a specialized skill set to design, implement, and maintain our secure network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to protect enterprise networks against cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage secure network architectures to protect company assets.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to real-time security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats.
- Configure and maintain firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances.
- Perform risk and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses.
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices to comply with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, NERC CIP).
- Implement and manage zero-trust security models, endpoint security, and identity access controls.
- Conduct security audits, patch management, and regular updates to the network security infrastructure.
- Provide incident response support and forensic investigation in support of the computing environment.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security best practices in network and cloud environments.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering, cybersecurity operations, or closely related roles.
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of TCP/IP suite, network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), switching, firewalls, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation techniques.
- Proven experience configuring and managing security hardware/software (e.g., Cisco Routers/Switches/ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls, general IDS/IPS systems).
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SIEM platforms like Splunk, network analyzers like NetScout/Wireshark, vulnerability scanners like Nmap, Nessus).
- Experience with endpoint security solutions (e.g., System Center Endpoint Protection, Sophos) and encryption technologies (Disk Encryption, PGP).
- Solid understanding of common operating systems (Windows Server, Linux distributions like Red Hat/Ubuntu).
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills.
- Experience supporting and running an enterprise-scale vulnerability scanning environment.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSA/PCNSE, CEH, CompTIA Security+.
- Experience with cloud security principles and platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Bash) for automation and analysis.
- Experience with advanced network technologies (e.g., SAN, MAN, specific WAN circuits like T1/DS3).
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Experience with additional security tools like Metasploit or forensics tools.
- Knowledge of project management processes (Waterfall, V-model).
Pay: $46.20 – $66.00 /hr.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.
If this position sounds like you, WE SHOULD TALK!
Your better future is ready, and we want to put the right tools in your hands to get you there. Let's go!
Keywords: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Protocols, TCP/IP, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Assessment, Zero-Trust Security
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