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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** ASSYST, Inc.
- **Location:** Tallahassee, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Centers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Security Information and Event Management, Wide Area Networks, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Check Point Firewalls
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3413445233&tx=FL104LFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong enterprise networking and cybersecurity experience, with hands-on expertise in Palo Alto or Check Point firewalls, GlobalProtect VPN, firewall migrations, security policies, and NIST-based security practices, * 5â??10 years of IT and cybersecurity/network engineering experience.

 * Strong enterprise networking and cybersecurity background.
 * 3â??5 years of experience with information security tools/practices based on NIST standards.
 * Hands-on experience with Palo Alto or Check Point NGFW
 * Experience with GlobalProtect VPN
 * Experience with firewall deployment, administration, rule migration, and policy conversion.
 * Strong knowledge of network architecture, routing/switching, VPNs, segmentation, cloud networking, access controls, and security monitoring
 * Experience troubleshooting complex network and security incidents.
 * Experience with network/security documentation and schematic diagramming tools.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Certifications: PCNSE, CISSP, CCNP, or CCIE.

## Description

* Design, implement, and manage secure enterprise network and security infrastructure.
 * Administer Palo Alto, Check Point, and GlobalProtect VPN environments.
 * Perform firewall deployments, administration, rule migrations, and policy conversions.
 * Configure and monitor firewall/security policies within cloud network environments.
 * Design and maintain network segmentation, access controls, VPNs, and secure network architectures.
 * Monitor network and security events, investigate incidents, and lead complex troubleshooting and remediation.
 * Conduct security risk assessments and support vulnerability and security management activities.
 * Develop and maintain security, network, and configuration documentation following NIST guidelines
 * Support enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, routing/switching, wireless, data center, Internet, and cloud connectivity
 * Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support for complex network and cybersecurity projects.
 * Evaluate emerging networking and security technologies and provide implementation recommendations.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, systems, database, and application teams.


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