Senior Network Engineer (Advanced)

 Are you an experienced Network & Security Engineer skilled in enterprise integration, Next-Gen Firewalls, and robust cloud infrastructure? We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to play a pivotal role in establishing network integration standards, designing secure architectures, and driving enterprise security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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  Firewall & Security Administration: Configure, deploy, and maintain Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW) and VPN platforms (Palo Alto, CheckPoint, GlobalProtect). Execute rule migrations, platform conversions, and access policy management.

  
  


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  Network & Security Architecture: Design and optimize secure enterprise LAN/WAN, routing/switching, cloud connectivity, and data center environments. Implement network segmentation strategies to isolate critical workloads and limit lateral movement.

  
  


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  Threat Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor security events, analyze network anomalies, and lead root-cause investigations for complex network and security incidents using logging, packet analysis, and security tools.

  
  


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  Standards & Compliance: Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and security policies following NIST guidelines.

  
  


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  Evaluation & Optimization: Conduct risk assessments, evaluate emerging network/security tools, and present technical recommendations to leadership.

  
  


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  Technical Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, provide advanced tier-3 support, and mentor junior engineering staff on best practices.

  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
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    5–10 years of combined IT and security experience with exposure to systems analysis and network administration.

    
    
  
  
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    3–5 years of hands-on experience with information security tools aligned with NIST standards.

    
    
  
  
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    Deep technical expertise with Palo Alto or CheckPoint security products, VPNs, and cloud network security.

    
    
  
  
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    Proficiency in schematic diagramming tools to map complex infrastructure layouts.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical work experience.

  
  


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  Preferred Certifications: PCNSE, CISSP, CCNP, or CCIE.

  
  


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  Core Competencies: Strong technical leadership, proactive problem-solving, structured decision-making, and excellent written and verbal communication skills across both technical and business audiences.

  
  

How to Apply

Interested in taking on this role or know someone who would be a great fit?

Apply now or send a direct message with your updated resume to learn more!

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