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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Security Engineer (contract) - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Complex Networks, System Configuration, Network Security, Network Diagrams, Data Logging, Firewalls (Computer Science), Build Management, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a1c63b69d655e7b ## About the Role In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Information Security Engineering and contribute to large-scale planning related to Information Security Engineering deliverables. Review and analyze moderately complex Information Security Engineering challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Information Security Engineering deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with client personnel in Information Security Engineering. Required Qualifications: Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education., * Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. * Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * Hands-on experience in network security engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise-grade firewall platforms and secure network architecture. * Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls and security management systems across Palo Alto Networks * Experience in security policy design, rulebase optimization, and hardening of multi-vendor firewall environments to meet organizational and compliance standards. * Experience in Panorama - template stacks, device groups, policy hierarchy, logging, reporting, custom dashboards, role-based control ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Cisco routing and switching products. * Lead and support firewall migration projects, including policy analysis, configuration translation, and deployment using tools such as Expedition, FortiConverter, SmartMove, and other vendor utilities. * Build and deploy new network security infrastructures, including greenfield implementations and expansion of existing environments. * Perform security policy reviews, rulebase optimization, and threat prevention tuning to align with best practices and compliance requirements. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues across multi-vendor environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams) to integrate security controls into enterprise architecture. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including network diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures. * Monitor and respond to security events, alerts, and incidents, escalating as necessary and contributing to root cause analysis and remediation. * Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to provide after-hours support for critical network security incidents and maintenance activities. * Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture. * Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures using Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Cisco routing and switching products. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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