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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Service Pack, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Transport Layer Security, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet, Restful APIs, Terraform
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/67AAFA199700466A8E4ABA9B63CBE471/job/

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in network security engineering, network engineering, or related infrastructure security roles.
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Fortinet technologies, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, EMS, and SD-WAN solutions.
 * Strong experience implementing and managing Azure networking and network security controls within hybrid cloud environments.
 * Expertise with firewalls, VPN technologies, routing protocols, network segmentation, Zero Trust networking, and secure remote access solutions.
 * Experience with network monitoring, network detection and response technologies, and integrating network telemetry with enterprise security platforms.
 * Hands-on experience using Python and/or PowerShell to automate network and security administration tasks; experience with Terraform or Ansible is highly preferred.
 * Advanced understanding of networking protocols and services including TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, BGP, OSPF, and secure network architecture principles.

Preferred Certifications: Fortinet NSE/FCX certifications, CCNP Security, AZ-500, or equivalent advanced network security certifications.

## Description

* Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure across on-premises and Azure environments, including firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs, and network segmentation.
 * Administer and optimize the Fortinet security ecosystem, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, SD-WAN, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP solutions, while managing upgrades, security patches, and platform health.
 * Configure and maintain Azure network security controls, including Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Private Endpoints to support secure hybrid connectivity.
 * Automate network security operations and configuration management using tools such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and REST APIs to improve efficiency and consistency.
 * Monitor network performance and security events, troubleshoot complex connectivity and security issues, maintain network architecture documentation, and provide technical guidance to engineering team members.


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