Lead Network & Security Engineer

Private Label Staff; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Label Staff seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure and security solutions. You will manage firewalls, VPNs, cloud connectivity, and network segmentation across complex environments.

The role requires 5–10 years of IT/security experience, strong NGFW knowledge (Palo Alto/Check Point preferred), and ability to lead technical initiatives while mentoring staff. Bachelor's degree required, CISSP/PCNSE preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of combined IT and security work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience with information security tools based on NIST standards.
• Strong knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across computer platforms.
• Experience with NGFW technologies, with preference for Palo Alto or Check Point.
• Experience configuring and administering firewalls and VPN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure and security solutions.
• Manage and support firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, routing, switching, wireless infrastructure, and cloud connectivity.
• Perform firewall deployments, rule migrations, firewall administration, and policy conversions.
• Configure and maintain security policies, access controls, and network security technologies.
• Monitor network traffic, security events, logs, alerts, and performance metrics to identify potential risks or issues.
• Investigate and resolve complex network and cybersecurity incidents.
• Perform security risk assessments and develop strategies to address vulnerabilities and operational risks.
• Support secure network architecture and segmentation strategies across enterprise environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the IT project lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Evaluate emerging networking and cybersecurity technologies and provide recommendations for enterprise adoption.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, security configurations, firewall rules, access controls, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to develop integrated technology solutions.
• Provide advanced technical support and consultation for complex network, infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues.
• Establish and maintain network engineering standards, best practices, and security controls.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to network and security staff.

Skills

IT security

Network engineering

NGFW

Palo Alto

Check Point

VPN

Firewall administration

Incident response

Cloud networking

Security monitoring

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Palo Alto

Check Point

GlobalProtect VPN

NGFW

Job description

Private Label Staff seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure and security solutions. You will manage firewalls, VPNs, cloud connectivity, and network segmentation across complex environments.

The role requires 5–10 years of IT/security experience, strong NGFW knowledge (Palo Alto/Check Point preferred), and ability to lead technical initiatives while mentoring staff. Bachelor's degree required, CISSP/PCNSE preferred.