Network Engineer - DMZ

New Era Technology; New York (NY); Remote; USD 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Era Technology seeks a Senior Network Engineer specializing in DMZ infrastructure to support a strategic network initiative. This remote role involves reviewing existing DMZ connectivity, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing the environment for Palo Alto firewall implementation. Candidates should have extensive experience in routing and firewall management, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering focused on routing and firewall environments.
• Prior Pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and document all existing DMZ network connectivity.
• Collaborate with the firewall engineering team to clean up legacy rules.
• Validate connectivity post-migration and support troubleshooting.

Skills

BGP

Static Routing

Firewall Integration

Network Segmentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

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At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong experience in DMZ infrastructure, BGP/static routing, and firewall integration to support a strategic network security initiative. This role involves reviewing and documenting all existing DMZ connectivity, cleaning up outdated configurations, and preparing the environment for a new Palo Alto firewall architecture. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of routing protocols, switch configuration, and network segmentation.

Responsibilities:

• Review and identify all existing DMZ network connectivity, including:
• BGP routing configurations and peerings
• Static routes implemented across DMZ routers and switches
• Layer 2/3 switch configurations supporting the DMZ zone
• Document current DMZ design, routing paths, and interdependencies across systems and services.
• Collaborate with the firewall engineering team to:
• Identify and validate unused firewall rules
• Assist in cleanup of legacy and redundant rule sets
• Ensure seamless policy migration into the new Palo Alto architecture
• Remove obsolete static routes and deprecated configurations from DMZ switches to improve security posture and simplify operations.
• Prepare network infrastructure to support the rollout of Palo Alto firewalls, including interface configurations, VRFs, and routing redistribution planning.
• Validate connectivity post-migration and support troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain detailed documentation for routing tables, switch configurations, and firewall policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal network and security standards, regulatory requirements, and change management processes.
• Provide troubleshooting support during and after migration events.
  

Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on routing and firewall environments.
• Must have prior Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Strong hands-on experience with BGP, static routing, and Cisco or Juniper switch configurations.
• Familiarity with DMZ network design, network segmentation, and perimeter security principles.
• Knowledge of Checkpoint and Palo Alto
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working after hours or weekends during cutover events.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.
  
  

This is a remote US based position. Must have previous pharmaceutical experience.

Below is the pay range of this position for considered candidates based on qualifications and experience.

Pay Range

$130,000—$130,000 USD

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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