Network Security Engineer - hybrid - W2 only

Crossfire Consulting - Irving, TX

Full-time

Irving, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Security Engineer position is a hybrid role that requires a deep understanding of network security architectures and solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) SD-WAN solutions. With a total of 12+ years of experience in networking security, the candidate will be expected to design, implement, and monitor security measures that protect the organization's network and data from cyber threats. In this role, the Network Security Engineer will be responsible for architecting comprehensive network security solutions tailored to the needs of the organization. This includes driving systems and software requirements, collaborating with product teams and engineers to design effective solutions, and ensuring the delivery of secure software architecture. The engineer will also create detailed network security designs, documentation, and presentations to communicate strategies and solutions effectively. The position demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities through the development of security policies, procedures, and standards. The engineer will leverage their hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls and cloud platforms, particularly AWS, to implement robust security measures. Additionally, the role involves contributing to thought leadership activities within the team, fostering innovation and best practices in network security.

Responsibilities

• Architecting Network Security Solution
• Driving Systems and Software requirements
• Working with Product and Team of Engineers for solution design
• Hold responsibility of Software architecture, Solution delivery
• Create Network Security Designs, Documentation, and Presentations
• Contribution toward thought leadership activities in collaboration with team

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Networking
• 12+ years of experience in Networking Security Architectures
• Experience in Cyber Security and Device Security
• Knowledge in SDWAN Networking solutions using ZTNA, SASE, SSE architectures
• Knowledge in Designing and Monitoring Web Security Gateways, Perimeter Security, Network access controls, and Endpoint Security
• Knowledge in Client powered Security Solutions using Palo Alto, Fortigate NGFW
• Knowledge of Security Policies, Procedures, Standards and developing technical solutions to avoid Security Vulnerabilities
• Hands-on experience in Designing Network as a Service solutions in Service Provider Environment
• Strong knowledge in handling Nextgen Firewalls and Cyber Security aspects
• Network Monitoring fundamentals using Netflix/IPFix
• Fundamentals of IDS/IPS
• AWS cloud platform experience
• Strong knowledge in implementing Identity Provider solutions

Nice-to-haves

• 4G/5G Telecom Experience
• Knowledge on Vendor solutions for Network Security
• Integration experience with Third party software
• Code reviews - Angular, NodeJS
• Good network debugging knowledge L2-L7