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Senior Network Perimeter Security Engineer

Job in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, 77479, USA
Listing for: Insight Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

The Senior Network Perimeter Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and documentation of enterprise network security solutions. This role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise across network security architecture, stability, and resiliency. The engineer ensures systems, networks, and data are protected against internal and external threats by enforcing security best practices, policies, and standards. This position requires deep expertise in network perimeter security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and execute network security architecture strategy and technology roadmaps, delivering fit-for-purpose security solutions
  • Lead high-impact security initiatives and projects, serving as a recognized subject matter expert in network security
  • Design, implement, and operate perimeter security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS protections
  • Evaluate emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and recommend improvements to security posture
  • Monitor networks, systems, and logs using security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint security platforms
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory controls
  • Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and requirements analysis aligned to business needs
  • Develop and maintain standardized, repeatable network security reference architectures
  • Manage network configurations, firmware, software updates, and security documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, applications, IT support, and information security
  • Support production environments through incident response, service requests, and major incident troubleshooting
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors for project execution and issue resolution
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to junior team members on standards and best practices
  • Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and support after-hours maintenance or emergency response as needed (24x7)
  • Support enterprise domain controllers and DHCP services
  • Provide regular project status reporting and participate in required meetings

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering from an accredited university, master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of information technology experience
  • Minimum 5 years of information security experience
  • Hands on experience in security systems, including but not limited to (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.)
  • Hands on…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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