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# TLS Security Engineer / Network Security Consultant

- **Company:** Apetan Consulting
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cipher, Cryptographic Protocols, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Mainframes, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Wireshark, Transport Layer Security, Performance Testing, Omegamon
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7b8802a7-4ab2-4620-96ce-a9bb58c33f26

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of TLS protocols and TLS negotiation.
 * Hands-on experience with TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 migration.
 * Strong knowledge of Cipher Suites.
 * Experience analyzing Wireshark traces and packet captures.
 * Ability to troubleshoot TLS handshakes and connection issues.
 * Experience collaborating with Project Managers and cross-functional technical teams.
 * Excellent communication and technical consulting skills.

Good to Have:

 * Mainframe networking experience.
 * Network Security experience.
 * Knowledge of TCP/IP encryption protocols, including TLS, AT-TLS, and IPSec.
 * Experience with mainframe network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, OMEGAMON, and MainView.

## Description

* Troubleshoot TLS negotiation, handshake, encryption, and connectivity issues.
 * Support TLS protocol migrations and ensure compliance with security policies.
 * Analyze network traces and monitoring data to identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
 * Support network engineering, infrastructure performance testing, and security improvements.
 * Collaborate with technical teams and project stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable solutions.
 * Provide clear explanations of technical findings to management and cross-functional teams.