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# Senior Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Paragon Cyber Solutions
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Diagrams, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Network Routers, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cloudflare, Fortinet, Vmware
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=44045d0d90d41995

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.

 * 6 to 10 years of network security engineering experience.
 * Proven experience leading enterprise security architecture upgrades or transformation projects.

Knowledge of:

 * Firewalls
 * Routers and switches
 * VPN technologies
 * Proxy solutions
 * IDS/IPS platforms
 * Network Access Control (NAC)
 * Segmentation technologies

Strong understanding of:

 * Secure network architecture
 * Zero Trust principles
 * Cloud networking
 * Hybrid environments

Preferred Experience

Hands-on experience with:

 * Palo Alto Prisma Access
 * Palo Alto Virtual Firewalls

Knowledge of:

 * NIST SP 800-160
 * Executive Order 14028
 * CISA Binding Operational Directives

Experience with additional SASE platforms:

 * Zscaler
 * Fortinet
 * Cloudflare
 * VMware

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

 * Must be United States Citizen.
 * The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

## Description

The Senior Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise network architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role serves as a technical leader for network security initiatives, driving Zero Trust adoption, secure remote access solutions, firewall strategy, segmentation, and advanced threat protection capabilities., * Design, implement, and support secure network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.

 * Engineer and maintain firewalls, VPNs, proxies, IDS/IPS solutions, and network access control technologies.
 * Lead network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives.
 * Perform firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and attack surface reduction efforts.
 * Design secure remote access and multi-factor authentication solutions.
 * Integrate security telemetry into SIEM platforms for monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
 * Support cloud networking security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
 * Lead major security infrastructure upgrades and architecture modernization efforts.
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud teams to implement enterprise security standards.
 * Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, and security design artifacts.


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