Network Security Engineer | $90/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an accomplished Senior Network Security Engineer in the United States to oversee comprehensive security management, including firewall and VPN configurations, monitoring, and incident response. You will collaborate across teams to enforce security standards and drive best practices.

Applicants should demonstrate hands-on experience with cloud and endpoint security, incident handling, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in network security management, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Strong experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network security issues using advanced tools.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee cloud and endpoint security solutions in multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Hands-on incident response experience, including investigation, remediation, and documentation of security events.
• Exceptional collaborative abilities, with a track record of mentoring and knowledge sharing within technical teams.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive network security management, including firewall and intrusion prevention system configuration and maintenance.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events, identifying and mitigating potential threats in real time.
• Implement and maintain robust cloud and endpoint security controls across diverse platforms and environments.
• Lead efficient incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and reporting of security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security best practices and standards aligned to business needs.
• Guide and mentor other team members, fostering a culture of security awareness and professional development.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant security policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Skills

Network security management

Incident response

Threat monitoring & analysis

Security policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring team members

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Tools

Firewall configurations

VPN management

Cloud security tools

Endpoint security tools

Job description

• Oversee comprehensive network security management, including firewall and intrusion prevention system configuration and maintenance.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events, identifying and mitigating potential threats in real time.
• Implement and maintain robust cloud and endpoint security controls across diverse platforms and environments.
• Lead efficient incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and reporting of security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security best practices and standards aligned to business needs.
• Guide and mentor other team members, fostering a culture of security awareness and professional development.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant security policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in network security management, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Strong experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network security issues using advanced tools.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee cloud and endpoint security solutions in multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Hands-on incident response experience, including investigation, remediation, and documentation of security events.
• Exceptional collaborative abilities, with a track record of mentoring and knowledge sharing within technical teams.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly valued.