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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Security Engineer - **Company:** Paradigm - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Spanning Tree Protocols, Client Server Models, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Failover, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Role-Based Access Control, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wireless Networks, Data Logging, Dynamic Routing, Data Classification, In-Plane Switching (IPS), System Availability, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4033e8a7-86f0-4530-b928-984dd9a1a027 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network security principles. * Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting LANs, VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, IP subnetting, routing protocols, and wireless networking * Proven experience in network administration and troubleshooting. * Ability to perform and analyze packet traces. * Proficiency with firewalls to configure and troubleshoot security rules, NAT, threat protection, and logging * Experience with IDS/IPS and SIEM tools, security event triage, and escalation. * Familiarity with network monitoring tools. * Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. * Display a strong grasp of key cybersecurity and IT concepts such as: * Cloud Concepts: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hybrid, on premises * Cybersecurity Principles: defense in depth, least privilege, CIA triad * Cybersecurity Technology: NAC systems, next-generation firewalls, VPNs, micro segmentation, IAM, vulnerability management, encryption * IT principles: High availability, clustering, failover, single point of failure, dynamic routing, classification, tagging * Server and Compute: Client Server, virtualization, clustering, failover, backups, imaging * A strong desire to learn and grow within the field of intelligent transportation systems. Preferred Qualifications * Data classification principles and enforcement * Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Critical Controls * Experience supporting operational technology or critical infrastructure environments. * Experience working with distributed networks that support transportation, public sector, industrial, or field-based operations. * Familiarity with cybersecurity incident response and escalation procedures. * Experience balancing network security requirements with system availability and operational continuity. * Hands-on familiarity with modern network security monitoring, event analysis, and infrastructure documentation practices. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [System Resilience: Surviving the Software Storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/874-system-resilience-surviving-the-software-storm) - [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) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)