Job description

Job Description: Our client is seeking Lead/Senior Network Security Engineer to join their team. Provide expert level technical support for designing, maintaining, and optimizing global network security systems. Create and enforce global network security standards, guidelines, and procedures. Implement secure network architectures and solutions. Perform technology and operational risk assessments, identifying control gaps and risky or problematic configurations. Work with stakeholders to drive remediation of security issues. Promote security awareness and advise on secure operational practices across IT and the organization. Provide technical and operational leadership for a team of network security professionals. Experience/Skills: Must have proficiencies: Expert - Palo Alto Firewalls & Prisma Access security, operations & design Expert - Network security standards, methodologies, and best practices Expert - Understanding of networking protocols, threats, and risks Experience and proficiency with network access control concepts & methodologies Proven track record designing & operating secure network technologies 5+ years experience in network security operations and design Nice to have proficiencies: Forescout network access control Cloudflare & F5 WAF Secure routing & switching Scripting & automation RADIUS / TACACS authentication Network segmentation technologies Competencies: Must possess a security mindset, well versed in security principles and best practices Must possess efficient and effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Professional security certifications are a plus (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, etc.) Technology certifications are also a plus (PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.) Ability to work within a team and with limited direction and guidance Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting and time management skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Salary/Rate: $70-$85/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

Requirements

Must-haves

Expert - Palo Alto Firewalls & Prisma Access security, operations & design
Expert - Network security standards, methodologies, and best practices
Expert - Understanding of networking protocols, threats, and risks
Experience and proficiency with network access control concepts & methodologies
Proven track record designing & operating secure network technologies
5+ years experience in network security operations and design
Forescout network access control
Cloudflare & F5 WAF
Secure routing & switching
Scripting & automation
RADIUS / TACACS authentication
Network segmentation technologies
Must possess a security mindset, well versed in security principles and best practices
Must possess efficient and effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work within a team and with limited direction and guidance
Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting and time management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Salary/Rate: $70-$85/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

Nice-to-haves

Professional security certifications are a plus (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, etc.)
Technology certifications are also a plus (PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.)

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