IT Network Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical assistance in the design and implementation of Network Transformation and Network Operations.

• Evaluate and implement technology solutions based on customers’ business needs, security policies, and application specifications.

• Collaborate directly with the Senior Network Engineer.

• Engage in daily network, firewall, and operational support activities.

• Diagnose network issues and failures utilizing best practices and effective troubleshooting methodologies.

• Analyze situations, identify solutions, and execute changes to improve or update network topologies.

• Provide technical evaluation of operational challenges and remediations during troubleshooting processes.

• Ensure that documentation and procedures are adhered to and updated during active incidents.

• Communicate operational issues and resolutions to management.

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and products, including certifications and industry events.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate problem-solving, enhance the system roadmap, and make critical decisions.

• Provide consistent updates and reports to management.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the deployment, configuration, and architectural design of networking technologies for routing, switching, and network security best practices, including 3 years in customer-facing roles.

• A minimum of CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge.

• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation as necessary.

• B.S., B.A., or M.S. degree or equivalent technical training.

• Fortinet NSE 6 and NSE 7 certifications.

• Proficiency in Azure and AWS.

• Experience with Aruba ClearPass, Aruba switches, and wireless technologies.

• Familiarity with Cisco Firepower Services and Palo Alto security services.

• Understanding of encryption, SSL, and TLS technologies and their best practices.

• Experience working with or for local government, service providers, and/or enterprise clients.

• Background in large data center or enterprise/campus designs, architecture, deployment, and configuration involving both physical and virtual appliances.

• Knowledge of applications influencing modern infrastructure design in both private and public cloud environments.

• Experience with STP, Nexus vPC, IPSEC/SSLVPN, VRF, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, and multi-homed settings.

• Expertise in datacenter network services including security, load balancing, and DNS at both virtual and physical levels.

• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, HP, Aruba, and CATO products, covering firewall, routing/switching, SASE, wireless, and security solutions.

• Knowledge of wireless networking technologies, including access-control platforms such as Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.

• Understanding of IPS/IDS and other Next-Generation Firewall features and capabilities.

• Capability to produce incident and problem record documentation.

• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and organizational abilities.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to influence others and foster consensus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.