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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** K-Tek Resourcing LLC
- **Location:** Lake Zurich, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Patch Management, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/20008ee4-79f0-4282-bfc5-8378b4dfe5fc

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, NAT, SSL/TLS
 * Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
 * Switching concepts (VLAN, STP, trunking)

Tools & Platforms

 * Experience with Panorama, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
 * Knowledge of cloud security (Azure/AWS) - preferred
 * Familiarity with load balancers, WAF, SD-WAN, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field
 * 6-10+ years of experience in network security and firewall management
 * Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet & Palo Alto platforms

Preferred Certifications

 * Fortinet NSE (NSE4 / NSE7)
 * Palo Alto PCNSE / PCNSA
 * CCNA/CCNP Security, CISSP (good to have)

## Description

1. Firewall & Security Operations
 * Configure, manage, and support Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto NGFW platforms
 * Implement and manage firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs (IPSec/SSL)
 * Perform rule optimization, cleanup, and policy governance aligned with security standards
 * Monitor network traffic, identify anomalies, and mitigate security threats

 2. Design & Implementation
 * Design and deploy secure network architectures and firewall solutions
 * Configure HA setups, SD-WAN, routing, and logging integrations
 * Support firewall migrations (Fortinet * Palo Alto) and technology upgrades

 3. Incident Management & Troubleshooting
 * Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting of network and security incidents
 * Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
 * Respond to security alerts and coordinate incident remediation

 4. Network & Security Monitoring
 * Monitor and maintain network performance, availability, and security posture
 * Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
 * Ensure compliance with security policies, audits, and governance frameworks

 5. Change Management & Documentation
 * Handle change requests, upgrades, and patch management
 * Maintain updated network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation
 * Participate in CAB meetings and provide technical inputs

 6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
 * Work with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, SOC, infra)
 * Provide technical guidance and act as SME for firewall/security technologies
 * Support audits and compliance requirements

Technical Skills Required

Firewall & Security

 * Fortinet FortiGate (Policies, VPN, SD-WAN, HA, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer)
 * Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, NAT policies)
 * IDS/IPS, VPN, SIEM, security monitoring tools


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