Network Security Engineer

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join a specialized security team. The role focuses on designing, administering, and providing operational support for Check Point firewalls, while also supporting cloud-based security services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with firewall operations, a strong networking foundation, and the capability to manage complex security architectures. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $55 to $65 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with firewall operations and troubleshooting.
• Solid networking foundation.
• Ability to support layered security architectures in a large enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Check Point firewalls.
• Design, implement, and manage firewall security policies.
• Support security incident response by analyzing firewall logs.

Skills

Check Point firewalls

Network security troubleshooting

TCP/IP understanding

VPN technologies

Tools

Check Point IPS

Cisco AnyConnect

Cisco Secure Client

Job description

• Primary: Check Point firewalls, R81.20, R82, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco Secure Client, FTD, FMC, firewall policy management
• Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN technologies
• Security Framework: Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Plusses

Summary

The Network Security Engineer will join a specialized security team responsible for protecting enterprise network boundaries with Check Point firewalls as the primary security control. This role focuses on the design, administration, and operational support of Check Point firewall policy and IPS capabilities, while also supporting cloud‑based security services and remote access platforms as complementary technologies.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with firewall operations and troubleshooting, a solid networking foundation, and the ability to support layered security architectures in a large enterprise environment.

Day to Day

Perimeter & Firewall Security

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Check Point firewalls to ensure secure and reliable enterprise perimeter and internal network protection.
• Design, implement, and manage firewall security policies to enforce least‑privilege access, segmentation, and secure traffic flows.
• Support security incident response efforts by analyzing firewall logs, traffic patterns, and threat prevention events.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues related to firewall policy behavior, traffic flows, NAT, and routing.
• Operate and maintain Check Point IPS, ensuring protections are enabled and aligned with organizational security standards.
• Participate in firewall architecture reviews, rulebase optimization, and planned changes to support evolving business

Compensation

$55/hr to $65/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.