Senior Network Security Engineer - Juniper
Location: Spring, TX (Hybrid)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions across hybrid and cloud environments. This role will focus on Juniper SRX firewalls , network segmentation, Zero Trust architecture, and enterprise security infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement network segmentation using Juniper SRX firewalls across data center, campus, and cloud environments.
- Lead Zero Trust initiatives by developing identity-based access controls and firewall segmentation strategies.
- Create and maintain security policies, firewall rules, and application-aware access controls.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to secure enterprise environments.
- Design and support secure LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid network architectures.
- Manage SIEM, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC, and other network security technologies.
- Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and continuous security improvements.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of enterprise network security engineering experience.
- Strong hands‑on expertise with Juniper SRX firewalls; experience with Fortinet and Palo Alto is a plus.
- Experience implementing network segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) .
- Strong knowledge of firewall policies, security zones, NAT, routing, VPN, and threat prevention.
- Experience securing AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
- Strong networking knowledge including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6.
- Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, SD-WAN, load balancing, and enterprise network security best practices.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE, CISSP, or CISM are preferred.