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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Firewall Policy Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewalls (Computer Science), Firewall Services Module, Cisco
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/95f52b98-0bef-4ef4-90bf-e2712fd22484

## About the Role

Experience: Must have strong experience in firewalls, including technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, and others.

## Description

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer for a proactive engagement focused on building and preparing for our client's IRR business. This role is centered on enhancing network security posture through comprehensive analysis, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firewall management and network security protocols., * Analyze firewall rules and network configurations to identify and address security gaps.

 * Block identified Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) at the network perimeter.
 * Review and refine firewall rulesets to improve the overall security posture.
 * Implement controls to limit ingress and egress traffic to the environment.
 * Perform patching and updates on network infrastructure to address vulnerabilities.
 * Deploy secure VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
 * Create new network segments to isolate critical systems and support recovery efforts.