Network Security Engineer

Role: Network Security Engineer

Location: Atlanta,GA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract Long Term

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Job Description:

Client is seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to support, implement, and optimize enterprise network security infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in firewalls, secure network access, VPN technologies, SD-WAN, and modern network security solutions aligned with Zero Trust and SASE principles.

The engineer will work closely with architecture, infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient network environments supporting global business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, configure, and support enterprise network security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments

Manage and optimize firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, web security, and secure remote access technologies

Support Zero Trust and SASE/SSE initiatives under the guidance of Network Security Architecture teams

Monitor network security posture and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats

Troubleshoot complex network and security issues across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity

Configure and maintain routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, and UDP

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for secure network design, deployment, and operational support

Assist in implementing security policies, standards, and compliance requirements

Evaluate and recommend network security improvements, optimizations, and automation opportunities

Support network observability and automation initiatives

Maintain documentation for network configurations, security controls, and operational procedures

Stay updated on emerging network security technologies and industry best practices

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of hands-on experience in Network Security Engineering

Strong experience with enterprise firewall technologies and network security platforms

Solid understanding of, Zero Trust Network principles, SASE/SSE solutions, SD-WAN technologies and VPN technologies and secure remote access

Hands-on experience with one or more solutions such as, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Secure Access and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)

Strong understanding of, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DNS, DHCP, NAT and TLS/SSL, PKI

Experience with IDS/IPS, Deep Packet Inspection, Malware Protection technologies

Familiarity with cloud networking and security concepts in AWS and/or Azure

Experience with network monitoring, logging, and observability tools

Exposure to network automation tools and scripting is preferred

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Certifications

CCNP Security

CCIE Security

Palo Alto Certifications

Zscaler Certifications

CISSP (preferred)