Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Network Engineer (Engineer 2).
Do you have experience configuring Palo Alto Network firewalls and managing cloud security solutions such as AWS and Azure?
Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Network Engineer within the Network Security team, you will work within the network engineering department to design, implement, and support security technologies aligned with business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and improve existing security infrastructure, ensuring best practices and standards are maintained. Your role involves managing cloud security operations, performing risk assessments, and providing expert guidance on security solutions. This position is a 3-month contract-to-hire, offering an opportunity for growth and increased responsibility as you develop your skills in network and cloud security.
Key Responsibilities:
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Next-gen Firewall platforms and other security technologies.
• Perform end-to-end security analysis on network solutions to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
• Manage cloud security operations, including identity and access control, configuration management, and data security.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams and operational standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyze security controls to mitigate potential threats.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure infrastructure adheres to security standards throughout project delivery.
• Support security device building, including data loss prevention systems and intrusion prevention systems.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to security operations, policies, and processes.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 3+ years of related network engineering experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security with AWS and Azure.
• Proven experience configuring Palo Alto Next-generation Firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and practices.
• Effective communication skills to interact across technical and leadership levels.
• Ability to document architecture, standards, and operational procedures.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work within U.S. Central Standard Time core hours.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred.
Desired Skills & Experience:
• Experience with DLP and intrusion prevention systems.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Knowledge of scripting and threat signature creation, including Splunk dashboards.
• Experience with firewall policy auditing and monitoring tools like Firemon.
• Working knowledge of Cisco FirePower.
Pay: $42.70 – $61.00 /hr
Keywords: Palo Alto Firewall, network security, cloud security, AWS, Azure, network engineer, cybersecurity, firewall configuration, Terraform, Firemon
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! Looking for more opportunities with Technology Partners? Check out technologypartners.net/jobs!
All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state and federal level.
Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.
