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# Access and Edge Network Engineer

- **Company:** Sp Global, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Access Network, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-network-engineer-access-and-edge-r-l-polk-mobility-llc-8647965

## About the Role

* 5+ years of network engineering experience focused on access control, perimeter security, and edge networking.
 * Hands-on production experience with at least two of the following (MANDATORY): Zscaler, Fortinet, Cisco ISE, Guardicore.
 * Demonstrated experience managing remote access VPN at enterprise scale.
 * Strong experience administering on-premises firewalls in campus and data center environments.
 * Solid understanding of core networking and security protocols: TCP/IP, IPsec, 802.1X, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP.
 * Experience working in large enterprise environments with a sizable device and user population.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with all four platforms (Zscaler, Palo Alto, Fortinet, ISE, Guardicore).
 * Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, or vendor APIs).
 * Familiarity with zero-trust network access principles.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

## Description

* Manage and operate a large-scale remote access VPN environment for a distributed workforce.
 * Administer on-premises firewalls (Fortinet and Palo Alto) across campus and data center locations, including policy management and rule lifecycle.
 * Administer Cisco ISE.
 * Deploy and manage Guardicore micro-segmentation to enforce workload-level security policies in the data center.
 * Operate Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA) for secure internet access and zero-trust private application connectivity.
 * Operate Prisma for for secure internet access and zero-trust private application connectivity.
 * Troubleshoot complex connectivity and access issues spanning VPN, firewall, NAC, and micro-segmentation platforms.


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