Network Security DevOps Engineer

GuruSchools LLC

Spring (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational technology company is seeking a Network Security DevOps Engineer in Spring, Texas. This mid-senior level role involves designing and managing the enterprise network security infrastructure, supporting automation initiatives, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure robust cybersecurity measures. Candidates should have hands-on experience with key security technologies such as firewalls and must demonstrate strong skills in network security and automation practices. This is a long-term contract position emphasizing proactive security management.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in network security.
Experience with network security platforms, including Cisco ASA, FortiGate, and Juniper SRX.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage network security technologies.
Operate and maintain network security appliances.
Support security operations including monitoring and incident response.

Skills

Network security firewall

Automation

Cloud (AWS & Azure connectivity)

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco

Juniper

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Job Title

Network Security DevOps Engineer

Location

Spring Texas (On-Site)

Job Type

Long Term Contract

Interview

60 minute Zoom video

Responsibilities

As a Network Security DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, engineering, and managing the enterprise network security posture. You will ensure that the network infrastructure aligns with corporate security policies and standards, protecting against evolving cyber threats. This role involves operating and maintaining key security technologies—such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other advanced controls—while applying DevOps principles to drive automation, scalability, and resilience.

You will collaborate closely with network, infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams to support and enhance Client’s global IT services.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage network security technologies and services across regions and different infrastructure environments (data centers, offices, edge).
Research and recommend industry best practices and emerging technologies in network security.
Operate and maintain network security appliances (Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper), including upgrades and patching.
Build and manage network security infrastructure using DevOps practices and automation tools.
Contribute to the Zero-Ops infrastructure management vision by developing solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
Support security operations: monitoring, analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management.
Evaluate security advisories and vulnerabilities, providing timely recommendations and mitigations.
Participate in ad-hoc vulnerability assessments and incident response.
Coordinate with stakeholders across Cybersecurity, Projects, and internal customers.
Develop and maintain operational processes and documentation for ongoing support.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in network security.
Experience with network security platforms: Cisco ASA (CSM), FTD (FMC), FortiGate (FortiManager), Juniper SRX (Junos Space).
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, ACLs.
Familiarity with security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Technical Skills

Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, Internet technologies, IPS/IDS, firewall virtualization, VPNs, NAT, DNS, etc.
Relevant certifications (preferred but not required): Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security), Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE), CISSP, GIAC.
Automation & DevOps: experience with GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, Python, REST API, Jenkins, Jinja2, YAML.
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools is a plus.
Experience with AWS and Azure network security services.

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
Mindset to grow and learn.
Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a global virtual team.
Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
Analytical mindset and a collaborative team player.

On‑Call Rotation

Participates in a global 'follow‑the‑sun' on‑call support rotation.

Top 3 Skill Sets/Technologies Required for Qualification