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# Senior Network Security Engineer-

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, Network Segmentation, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-0668CCF2312F3A6421/

## About the Role

* 5+ years of network security, cybersecurity, or security engineering experience.
 * Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise Firewall platforms, such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Juniper, or equivalent.
 * Strong understanding of Firewall and network security fundamentals, including how firewalls are used to protect systems and contain threats.
 * Experience with network segmentation and workload segmentation.
 * Experience with Zero Trust and ZTNA. Zscaler, Netskope, Illumio, Prisma Access, or similar.
 * Solid understanding of networking concepts, including routing, traffic flows, WAFs, and network security.
 * Cloud network security experience is required. Azure preferred, but AWS, GCP, or another major cloud platform is acceptable.
 * Experience with layered security and using multiple security controls to contain threats and reduce risk.
 * Ansible, Python, or PowerShell experience preferred.
 * Approximately 5% travel.

Education Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

## Description

* Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade Firewall solutions to enforce network security policies and mitigate threats.
 * Design and support network segmentation and workload segmentation to isolate systems, applications, and workloads and contain security threats.
 * Architect and deploy ZTNA and Zero Trust security solutions.
 * Design and support network security controls across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
 * Apply layered security principles using firewalls and other security controls to contain threats and reduce risk.
 * Configure and support cloud security technologies including WAFs and cloud-native network security controls.
 * Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities and security gaps.
 * Perform security triage, incident investigation, and operational troubleshooting.
 * Execute security configuration reviews, audit support, and security hygiene checks.
 * Partner with network, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams on security initiatives.
 * Lead security improvement projects and strategic annual initiatives.
 * Other duties as assigned.