Network Infrastructure Security Engineer

Select Minds LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Select Minds LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a seasoned Network Security Engineer to design and secure enterprise network infrastructures. You will optimize routing, firewall configurations, and VPNs to ensure robust performance.

The role emphasizes security compliance, threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery, with cross-functional collaboration and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in network security engineering with design, enforcement, and optimization.
• Hands-on with firewall configuration, VPNs, and secure network architectures.
• Familiar with IDS/IPS, SD-WAN, and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Network architecture and optimization for enterprise-scale environments.
• Implement security policies, risk mitigation, and access controls.
• Real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Troubleshooting and disaster recovery planning to ensure availability.
• Cross-functional collaboration and documentation of configurations.

Skills

Network security

Network design

Routing & switching

Firewall configuration

IDS/IPS

VPNs

SD-WAN

Cloud security

Threat intelligence

Scripting

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Fortinet

SIEM

Job description

Benefits:

Work Environment & Culture

CAREER & GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

Opportunity for advancement

Network Security Engineer DALLAS, TX LONG TERM

Are you a Network Security Engineer with a passion for designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level network infrastructures? We are looking for a results-driven professional who thrives in high-stakes environments, tackling complex security challenges while ensuring seamless network performance.

If you have a strong background in network architecture, security compliance, and performance optimization, we invite you to join our team and make an impact!

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Architecture & Optimization – Design, configure, and optimize network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Security & Compliance – Implement robust security policies, risk mitigation strategies, and access controls to safeguard critical data.
• Monitoring & Threat Detection – Leverage advanced tools for real-time network monitoring, anomaly detection, and security incident response.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting – Analyze security threats, diagnose network issues, and deploy timely solutions to maintain business continuity.
• Disaster Recovery & Redundancy Planning – Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and failover strategies to ensure high availability.
• Collaboration & Documentation – Work cross-functionally with IT teams to enforce security best practices and document network configurations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years in network security engineering, covering:
  • Network design, architecture, and security enforcement.
  • Advanced routing, switching, and firewall configuration.
  • Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud security controls.
  • Deep knowledge of network security monitoring and threat intelligence tools.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Proficiency in securing LAN/WAN environments, firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), and cloud-based security.
  • Familiarity with SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management.
  • Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus.
• Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):
  • CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, MCSA, or equivalent.

If you’re ready to elevate network security standards and drive innovation, we’d love to hear from you!