Network Security Engineer

Description
Our client is looking to add a Sr. Network Security Engineers to their Network Security Engineering team. team responsible for securing, governing, and enhancing enterprise network environments. This team is focused on building and supporting network security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on network access control, firewall engineering, micro-segmentation, DDoS mitigation, and security policy automation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in network engineering and a working knowledge of security engineering principles, with the ability to contribute to both operational support and strategic engineering initiatives. This role will work closely with internal security partners, cyber operations teams, and infrastructure teams to implement and maintain secure network controls across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Network Security Engineering:
Design, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions across a complex infrastructure
Manage and enhance technologies related to:
DDoS mitigation
Network Access Control (NAC)
Firewalls and firewall policy implementation
Micro-segmentation
DNS posture management
RADIUS and related authentication/security controls
Support the deployment and maintenance of security-specific visibility and monitoring tools
Partner with internal security teams and stakeholders to manage the products and controls used to secure the network environment
Infrastructure & Platform Support
Provide engineering and operational support for network security platforms, including:
Cisco
Arista
Fortinet chassis-based firewalls
HP Aruba Clear Pass
Illumio/Actimi-style micro-segmentation tools (based on environment needs)
Participate in application and infrastructure changes to ensure security policies are correctly implemented across the network
Support cloud-based security initiatives in Azure and, to a lesser extent, Google Cloud Platform
Security Policy & Automation:
Contribute to a Security Policy Automation Framework currently in progress, ensuring security policies are applied consistently when applications or infrastructure change
Assist with automation and infrastructure management efforts where applicable, using tools such as:
Python
Ansible
Terraform
Git Hub
Bitbucket
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve repeatability, scalability, and policy consistency across the environment
Cross-Functional Partnership:
Work closely with the infrastructure and other cyber operations partners, who are key stakeholders and internal customers of the team
Support broader cyber defense efforts and maintain awareness of red team / purple team / blue team functions
Contribute to troubleshooting, incident response support, and network flow analysis as needed
Assist with network-side engineering efforts when pulled into broader infrastructure initiatives
Operational Support:
Participate in a support rotation for off-hours and weekend changes
Be available for occasional after-hours support related to production changes, incidents, or application-impacting events
Operate with a high degree of ownership and independence, with the ability to step in and take initiative without heavy oversight
Skills
Firewall, Network security, Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, Azure, python, ansible, terraform, devops
Top Skills Details
Firewall,Network security,Cisco,Arista,Fortinet,Azure
Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with micro-segmentation technologies and implementations
Familiarity with DNS security/posture management
Exposure to DDoS mitigation strategies and tools
Working knowledge of Dev Ops or infrastructure automation concepts and tools
Experience supporting cloud security in Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform
Backgr0und working with or alongside Cyber Operation and Infrastructure teams
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or…