Network Security Engineer

ConglomerateIT LLC; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ConglomerateIT is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer for a 13‑month contract in Frisco, TX, with hybrid work and onsite 2–3 days per week at the Addison (Dallas) office. Dallas-area candidates preferred.

You will secure and tune a complex WAN environment, including SD-WAN, QoS, Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco ISE, while contributing hands‑on configuration and advisory work and helping build the project team's capabilities.

Qualifications

• Deep WAN, SD-WAN and QoS expertise.
• Palo Alto: Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Distributed User-ID.
• Cisco ISE: 802.1X, TACACS+, IoT, and Guest access.

Responsibilities

• Offer strategic direction while doing technical configuration and build work when needed.
• Recommend proven, industry-aligned solutions and unconventional alternatives when needed.
• Support data conversion efforts and ongoing data maintenance.
• Map out and document process flows.
• Lead or contribute on all deliverables within areas of ownership and coach others.

Skills

Palo Alto

Cisco ISE

SD-WAN

QoS

WAN technologies

Job description

Title: Senior Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto, Cisco ISE & SD-WAN)
Type: Contract, 13 months | Hybrid
Location: Frisco, TX. Onsite 2 3 days a week at the Addison (Dallas) office. Dallas-area candidates preferred.

Job Description:

About the Role

This role focuses on securing and tuning a complex network environment, from SD-WAN and QoS on the WAN side to Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco ISE for access control. You'll split your time between hands‑on configuration and advisory work, and you'll help build up the project team's capabilities along the way.

What You'll Do

• Offer strategic direction while also doing technical configuration and build work yourself when needed
• Recommend proven, industry-aligned solutions, and propose unconventional alternatives when the standard approach doesn't fit
• Support data conversion efforts and ongoing data maintenance
• Map out and document process flows
• Act as lead author, co-author, or contributor on all deliverables within your areas of ownership
• Coach project team members and hand off knowledge so they can own the environment
• Work as an embedded member of the functional team, taking on additional tasks as priorities shift

Must-Have

• Deep, proven expertise in WAN technologies, especially SD-WAN and QoS
• Palo Alto: Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Distributed User-ID
• Cisco ISE: 802.1X, TACACS+, IoT, and Guest access

Also Expected: advanced hands‑on experience with

• F5 configuration and troubleshooting
• VeloCloud SD-WAN
• Cisco ASA, including VPN implementation
• Cisco switches, routers, and wireless

Founded in 2014, ConglomerateIT is a global leader in delivering innovative IT solutions and services. Headquartered in the USA with a presence in the UK, Canada, and India, we specialize in offering industry‑leading expertise and cutting‑edge products that help our clients maximize their technological investments. Our focus on best‑in‑class solutions, a highly knowledgeable team, and proactive talent mapping ensure we remain at the forefront of the IT industry.

ConglomerateIT is driven by our Center for Excellence and Innovation, an initiative dedicated to keeping us ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We understand that building strong relationships is key to our success, and this commitment has enabled us to partner with Fortune 500 companies and leading system integrators worldwide. Our ability to provide local talent on a global scale ensures that we can meet the contingent project requirements of our clients efficiently and effectively.