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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Mitchell Martin
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,480.0 - $137,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Cyber Security, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b7bb4c5c-c877-4ead-a647-453b3d0355bc

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; Master's preferred.
 * 5 years of related experience with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's.
 * At least one entry-level vendor certification in Network Security (e.g., CCNA Security) or equivalent experience.
 * Preferred: One entry-level vendor-neutral certification in Information Security (e.g., GSEC, CEH).

## Description

This position offers a dynamic, hybrid work environment where you will be responsible for enhancing network security across various platforms. As a Network Security Engineer, you will collaborate with different business units to ensure project success with a strong security posture. The role requires a passion for learning new technologies and the ability to handle challenges in a fast-paced setting., * Manage and secure firewalls, network filters, and VPN connectivity across enterprise and cloud networks.

 * Develop and implement intrusion prevention policies and network access controls.
 * Conduct threat research, vulnerability remediation, and create compensating controls.
 * Collaborate with senior engineers to define security requirements for future architectures.
 * Assist in network security policy development and perform risk management reviews., Firewalls | VPN | Intrusion Prevention Systems | Network Access Control | DNS Security


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