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# Remote Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Groton, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Forensics, Routing, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Software Troubleshooting, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/27C0119535A24D928B0C9EDCFF008BAC/job/

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with enterprise firewall technologies, specifically Fortinet/FortiGate or Palo Alto Networks
 * Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting firewall rules, security policies, NAT, VPNs, and network access controls
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, network segmentation, ports/protocols, and network traffic flows
 * Experience troubleshooting application connectivity and security issues across network boundaries
 * Experience reviewing and implementing firewall changes while following security and change-management best practices
 * Ability to analyze network traffic, identify security risks, and troubleshoot complex security issues
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across application, infrastructure, networking, and security teams
 * Experience with both Fortinet and Palo Alto
 * Palo Alto Panorama experience
 * Fortinet FortiManager and/or FortiAnalyzer experience
 * Experience with cloud networking and security in AWS, Azure, or GCP
 * Experience with vulnerability management or application security tooling
 * Familiarity with IDS/IPS, WAF, SIEM, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies
 * Security certifications such as PCNSE, Fortinet certifications, Security+, CISSP, or CCNP Security

## Description

Insight Global is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join one of our clients in a fully remote capacity. This individual will be responsible for helping secure enterprise applications and the network infrastructure supporting them, with a strong emphasis on network security, firewall engineering, and traffic management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise firewalls, specifically Fortinet/FortiGate or Palo Alto Networks, and a strong understanding of network security concepts including firewall policies, access controls, segmentation, VPNs, and network traffic analysis.