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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TELECOMMUTE Lead Network Security Engineer - **Company:** Zettalogix INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Amazon Web Services, Antivirus Softwares, Application Firewall, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Service Pack, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Firepower, Firewall Services Module, Open Network Automation Platform, SSL VPN, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a7b27c4c-4850-41ea-8507-b36713d54598 ## About the Role 14+ years of experience in network engineering/security. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN. Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, or similar firewalls. Experience with IPS/IDS, NAC, SIEM, SSL/IPSec VPNs. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform networking/security. Strong troubleshooting and incident-response skills. Knowledge of network security frameworks and best practices. Experience with network automation/scripting using Python, Ansible, or similar tools is a plus. Strong hands-on experience configuring and managing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls in enterprise environments. Configure and maintain FortiGate firewall policies, NAT, security profiles, routing, and access control rules. Manage FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized firewall administration, monitoring, logging, and reporting. Implement and troubleshoot IPSec Site-to-Site VPN, SSL VPN, and Remote Access VPN solutions. Configure VPN tunnels, encryption parameters, authentication, IKE Phase 1/Phase 2, and VPN failover. Troubleshoot VPN connectivity, tunnel instability, routing issues, and authentication problems. Design and implement high-availability firewall clusters (HA) and firewall redundancy. Perform firewall rule reviews, cleanup, optimization, and security policy audits. Configure IPS/IDS, Application Control, Web Filtering, Antivirus, SSL Inspection, and DNS Filtering on FortiGate. Monitor firewall and VPN traffic using logs and security analytics to identify suspicious activity. Manage firewall upgrades, security patches, configuration backups, and change management. Experience with Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Check Point, or other enterprise firewall technologies is a plus. Preferred Certifications: CCNP Security / CCIE Security Palo Alto PCNSE Fortinet NSE/FCP ## Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and secure enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, network security technologies, cloud security, monitoring, and troubleshooting., Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure. Configure and manage firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower. Manage VPN, IPS/IDS, NAC, SSL/IPSec, and network access controls. Monitor network traffic and investigate security incidents. Perform network security troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Implement security policies, standards, and access controls. Work with routing and switching technologies including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and LAN/WAN. Support cloud networking and security environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Configure and manage security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and network monitoring solutions. Participate in security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities. Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and security procedures. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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