Network and Security Expert

Akkodis; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Flexible benefit options

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is looking for an experienced Network and Security Expert to design, implement, secure, and maintain their enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity, with expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, and security compliance. This contract position offers a pay range of $55-$60 per hour and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity roles.
• Strong knowledge of network engineering concepts and security controls.
• Experience with enterprise network architecture and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN infrastructures.
• Optimize network performance to ensure high availability.
• Implement security solutions and conduct regular security assessments.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

VLANs

MPLS

VPNs

Firewall technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco)

Identity and access management (IAM)

MFA

PKI

SSO

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco Firepower

Azure

AWS

Job description

This range is provided by Akkodis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Akkodis is seeking Network and Security Expert Denton, TX

Pay Range: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour (rate may be negotiable within this range based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Title: Network and Security

Duration: 6+ month contract with possibility of extension

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Network & Security Expert to design, implement, secure, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in network architecture, firewalls, security controls, and incident response. You will play a key role in ensuring our systems remain reliable, scalable, and protected against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN infrastructures.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and monitoring systems.
• Optimize network performance, capacity, and load balancing to ensure high availability.
• Troubleshoot network issues and perform root‑cause analysis.

Security Architecture & Management

• Implement and manage security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and DLP.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor security alerts and lead incident response activities.

Governance, Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network diagrams, configurations, and processes.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
• Work closely with DevOps, IT Support, and software teams to deliver secure solutions.
• Provide advanced technical support, guidance, and training to internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity roles.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, MPLS, and VPNs.
• Expertise with firewall technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco switches, Cisco Firepower).
• Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM), MFA, PKI, and SSO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, Network+.
• Azure/AWS security or networking certifications.
• Experience with Palo Alto, SD‑WAN, NAC (e.g., Cisco ISE), and Wi‑Fi 6 technologies.
• Previous experience in SOC operations or cyber threat analysis.
• Network and Telecommunications (CISCO, MPLS/WAN/LAN) – Expert.
• Security (Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Encryption) – Expert.
• ITIL processes – Basic.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication – Advanced (English).
• Exposure or knowledge of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST SP 800‑171, NIST SP 800‑172.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and security‑oriented mindset.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function & Industries

Other; IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including: California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers; San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.