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Senior Network Security Engineer

Job in Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06477, USA
Listing for: Vets Hired
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
  • Engineering
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to secure, optimize, and modernize enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on advanced firewall security, SD-WAN optimization, routing protocols, cloud security, and zero-trust architectures. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise across multi-vendor security platforms and leads major network security initiatives, including firewall migrations and cloud security enhancements.

Responsibilities
  • Firewall & Network Security Engineering:
    Lead firewall migration initiatives, including policy conversion, optimization, and traffic validation.
  • Firewall & Network Security Engineering:
    Manage and maintain enterprise firewall environments across on-premises, cloud, and remote sites.
  • Firewall & Network Security Engineering:
    Design, optimize, and audit firewall rule sets to improve security posture, performance, and compliance.
  • Firewall & Network Security Engineering:
    Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits aligned with industry best practices.
  • SD-WAN & Routing Optimization:
    Design, manage, and optimize SD-WAN architectures for performance, resiliency, and global connectivity.
  • SD-WAN & Routing Optimization:
    Implement traffic steering, failover, and WAN optimization strategies.
  • SD-WAN & Routing Optimization:
    Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routing protocols including EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF.
  • SD-WAN & Routing Optimization:
    Optimize routing policies for high availability and performance across hybrid networks.
  • Cloud & Zero-Trust Security:
    Administer cloud security access solutions for secure application access and web protection.
  • Cloud & Zero-Trust Security:
    Implement zero-trust access policies for users and cloud workloads.
  • Cloud & Zero-Trust Security:
    Troubleshoot cloud security tunnels, proxy configurations, and access workflows.
  • Threat Protection & Incident Response:
    Implement and maintain DDoS protection, IPS/IDS, and threat detection solutions.
  • Threat Protection & Incident Response:
    Analyze security events, logs, and packet captures to diagnose and mitigate threats.
  • Threat Protection & Incident Response:
    Collaborate with security operations teams and vendors on complex incident resolution.
  • Automation & Optimization:
    Develop scripts and automation frameworks to streamline firewall audits, policy updates, and network security operations.
  • Automation & Optimization:
    Maintain accurate documentation of network security configurations, policies, and standards.
  • Automation & Optimization:
    Continuously optimize security infrastructure to improve efficiency and performance.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 5–8 years of experience in network security engineering
  • Expertise with enterprise firewalls across multiple vendors
  • Strong knowledge of SD-WAN technologies and architectures
  • Hands-on experience with EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols
  • Experience with cloud security access platforms and zero-trust solutions
  • Advanced knowledge of VPN technologies and NAT design
  • Experience with DDoS mitigation and intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills using logs, packet analysis, and security monitoring tools
Preferred Qualifications
  • Industry security and networking certifications
  • Experience securing cloud environments across major platforms
  • Familiarity with SIEM and security monitoring tools
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting tools
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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