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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Collabera
- **Location:** Spring, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Connections, Routing, TCP/IP, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collabera.com/submit-resume/

## About the Role

o Non-negotiable hands-on experience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewall policy management and rule governance.
o Strong networking background covering TCP/IP environments, network authentication, encryption, and perimeter security.
o Hands-on experience with site-to-site VPNs, IPsec, and network tunnels.
o Hands-on exposure to cloud networking and security (AWS or Azure security groups, routing, and cloud firewalls).
o Fluent English communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex security requirements to business and technical stakeholders.

## Description

o Review, assess, and approve enterprise firewall and network security requests (Port Opening Requests).
o Provide security consultation and governance for internal/external network connections rather than performing direct firewall deployments.
o Partner with DevOps, Infrastructure, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and OT teams to guide final solution designs.
o Steward relationships with network connection owners to identify, understand, and mitigate security risks.
o Support ongoing initiatives, including cloud migrations, tunnel migrations, and firewall rule consolidation/optimization.


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