Network Security Engineer

TEKSYSTEMS INC.
Cary, NC, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$93,600.0 - $124,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Firewall Border Gateway Protocol Cyber Security Data Centers Linux Network Address Translation Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Intrusion Detection Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems Network Security
+17 more
Network Connections Network Monitoring Routing Packet Analyzer Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Zero Trust Network Access Virtual Local Area Networks Workflow Management Systems Computer Networking Systems Transport Layer Security Load Balancing Computer Network Technologies Juniper Fortinet Firewall Services Module Cisco Security Orchestration, Automation & Response

Job description

  • Implement firewall change requests and security policy updates.
  • Create, manage, and troubleshoot firewall rules and objects within Check Point and Fortinet environments.
  • Configure and support Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper firewalls.
  • Support and administer F5 Load Balancers, including VIPs, pools, nodes, SSL profiles, and health monitoring.
  • Support proxy and IDS environments.
  • Plan and execute data center migration activities, including:
  • Pre-migration planning
  • Cutovers
  • Validation testing
  • Rollback planning
  • Post-migration support
  • Troubleshoot complex routing and connectivity issues involving:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • MPLS
  • IPSec VPNs
  • GRE Tunnels
  • NAT
  • VRF
  • Perform packet captures, traffic flow analysis, log review, and end-to-end connectivity validation.
  • Support migration of third-party and external network connections between data centers.
  • Work closely with network, security, application, vendor, and carrier teams.
  • Maintain technical documentation, migration plans, and change records.
  • Participate in after-hours maintenance and migration windows when needed.

Requirements

We’re looking for a senior Network Security Engineer to support large-scale enterprise networks and security infrastructure. This role will focus heavily on firewall administration, network security, advanced routing, and data center migration projects. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience troubleshooting complex environments and leading network cutovers with minimal business disruption., * 10+ years of enterprise networking experience with a strong network security focus.

  • Hands-on experience administering Check Point and/or Fortinet firewalls.
  • Strong experience supporting data center migration projects.
  • Advanced routing and switching experience, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, NAT, and VLAN technologies.
  • Experience with Cisco and Juniper networking technologies.
  • 2+ years of Linux/Unix experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Certifications

  • CCSE (Check Point Certified Security Expert)
  • CCNP
  • Fortinet, F5, Juniper, or other network security certifications

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • F5 Load Balancers
  • Proxy and IDS technologies
  • Security automation or orchestration tools
  • Experience within highly regulated environments
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust and modern network security architectures

Must-Haves

Check Point and/or Fortinet firewall administration Data center migration experience Advanced routing knowledge (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs), Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

About the company

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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