×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Network Security Engineer

Job in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, 60056, USA
Listing for: VC5 Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to spearhead a major network infrastructure standardization and security initiative. This is a unique opportunity for a highly autonomous and experienced engineer to own and redefine the network strategy for a multi-site enterprise. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep technical expertise in firewalls, hybrid cloud networking, and security to drive significant, long-term operational improvements.

Responsibilities
  • Network Standardization: Lead a long-term project to evaluate, clean up, and standardize all network architecture, including IP subnetting and VLAN configurations, across multiple physical locations.

  • Security and Monitoring: Manage day-to-day firewall maintenance, review security logs, and implement a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to visualize and secure internal (east/west) network traffic.

  • Infrastructure Management: Oversee the migration to and maintenance of Cisco network devices and manage the operation of the hybrid cloud environment, including connectivity like Express Routes to the cloud platform.

Required Qualifications
  • Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewall administration and maintenance.

  • Expertise in managing a hybrid network environment with strong cloud service (e.g., Azure/Entra

    ID) integration.

  • Demonstrable competency in core networking concepts, including VLANs and IP subnetting
    .

  • Familiarity with network device patching, security hardening, and leveraging SIEM tools for security monitoring.

  • Demonstrated ability to function as a highly independent, senior resource capable of self-managing large-scale, strategic projects.

This is a pivotal role for a security-minded Network Engineer to design, secure, and fully own the network infrastructure for a growing company.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary