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)