Network Security Engineer
THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
Irving, United States of America
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
$ 120KJob location
Irving, United States of America
Tech stack
Proxy Servers
Cisco PIX
Computer Security
Computer Networks
Network Address Translation
DNS
Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP)
Intrusion Detection Systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Network Security
Network Segmentation
Network Protocols
Powershell
TCP/IP
Symantec
Websense
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Load Balancing
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Palo Alto Networks
Firepower
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Web Proxy and Firewall technologies in a large-scale enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part in supporting a major network separation/divestiture initiative, ensuring secure, seamless, and compliant transition of services.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise in enterprise firewall platforms and web proxy solutions, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams. Required / Mandatory Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-grade Firewall platforms such as:
- Palo Alto Networks
- Check Point
- Cisco ASA / Firepower (FTD)
- Practical experience with Web Proxy solutions, including:
- Zscaler
- Forcepoint / Websense
- Blue Coat / Symantec ProxySG
- Solid understanding of network protocols and security concepts:
- TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS
- VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS, Load Balancing
- Proven ability to:
- Analyze network traffic and logs
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity and security issues
- Optimize firewall and proxy performance
- Experience with firewall rule design, web proxy policy creation, and maintenance
- Exposure to network segmentation, ACL migrations, and access control strategies
- Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently as an SME and collaboratively within large technical teams, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in Network Security Engineering
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience managing Web Proxy and Firewall solutions in an enterprise setup
- Proven experience acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Preferred Certifications (nice to have):
- CCNA Security
- PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks)
- CCSA / CCSE (Check Point)
- Zscaler certifications (ZCCA, ZCSE)
