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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** AXIAMETRICS CORPORATION
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, ARM Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, DDoS Mitigation, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Web Application Security, Virtual Local Area Networks, Transport Layer Security, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, QRadar, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks, Firepower, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/3630C21C2AEB0F5F70

## About the Role

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - 7-10+ years in network security engineering - Strong hands-on experience managing enterprise Firewall platforms - Experience securing complex enterprise and cloud environments, including critical production systems - Proven delivery of network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives - Knowledge of IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS protection, secure web gateways, NAC and DNS security - Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder and vendor management skills, with the ability to work under pressure - Background in a regulated sector such as financial services, insurance, healthcare, telecoms, energy and utilities, retail or the public sector is an advantage.

## Description

AxiaMetrics is recruiting a Senior Network Security Engineer for an enterprise client. You will design, implement and support network security across complex on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments, lead security improvement initiatives and drive the adoption of Zero Trust networking.

KEY SKILLS - Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower, Fortinet FortiGate, Juniper SRX - Azure network security: Azure Firewall, NSGs, Application Gateway, DDoS Protection, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints - AWS network security: Security Groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway, Network Firewall, WAF, Shield, Direct Connect, VPC - Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE, SDP and micro-segmentation - Routing and switching: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, high availability - Automation: Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible

THE ROLE - Design, implement and maintain enterprise network security architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles - Deploy and administer Firewall platforms, including policy, NAT and access control configuration - Lead Firewall rule optimisation and recertification exercises - Design and secure Azure and AWS network architectures and hybrid connectivity - Implement micro-segmentation, ZTNA and SASE solutions to reduce lateral movement risk - Implement and support site-to-site, client, IPSec and SSL VPNs and remote access solutions - Investigate network-based security incidents and analyse logs and traffic, working with the SOC using Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Cortex XDR, CrowdStrike or Darktrace - Run vulnerability assessments, support penetration testing and own remediation plans - Lead security assessments and architecture reviews for new projects - Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus, and support audits - Produce
architecture designs, Firewall review reports, segmentation strategies, Zero Trust roadmaps, risk assessments and operational runbooks