Network Security Engineer

NineTech; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the hunt for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join their team for a 12-month contract. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on securing network infrastructures, particularly in ITAR-controlled areas. You will be responsible for troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing security tools, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security strategies. If you have a passion for network security and a drive to innovate, this position could be your next big opportunity!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering.
• Strong experience with Fortinet firewalls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for operational support of network security infrastructure.
• Monitor security infrastructure and logs daily, responding swiftly to alerts.

Skills

Network Security Engineering

Incident Response

Troubleshooting

Vulnerability Management

ITAR Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field

Tools

Fortinet Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Cisco ACI

SolarWinds

Job description

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

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from NineTech

My client are seeking a skilled and driven Network Security Engineer for a 12 Month Contract.

The role is paying $70 USD per hour

The client would like someone who can go to site to Santa Rosa as much as possible.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as the SME and escalation point for operational support of network security infrastructure, particularly in ITAR-controlled environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and firewall issues with efficiency and precision.
• Monitor security infrastructure and logs daily, responding swiftly to alerts to prevent service disruptions.
• Optimize and maintain security alerting and monitoring tools, especially within SolarWinds.
• Apply vulnerability patches regularly and work closely with vendors to implement security enhancements.
• Partner with the Information Security & Compliance team to develop and implement robust network security strategies.
• Lead technical incident response efforts (P1–P3) and provide expert guidance during escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through participation in problem management, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews—minimizing downtime in critical production environments.

Global Projects and Innovation:

• Take part in global initiatives such as site buildouts, new acquisitions, technology refreshes, and innovative solution deployments.
• Help stabilize and optimize newly implemented, cutting-edge network security technologies.
• Engage with business stakeholders, ensuring smooth deployment and communication around new security initiatives.
• Flexibility to support operations during weekends and holidays as needed for both projects and urgent operational tasks.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent certifications/experience.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
• Strong experience with Fortinet firewalls is essential.
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks firewalls is a plus.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and ACI technologies is highly desirable.
• Prior exposure to managing ITAR-secured network environments is a strong advantage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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