Network Security Engineer - Firewall & Threat Defense

Procom Consultants Group; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a contract opportunity in Richardson, Texas. The ideal candidate will design and implement network security solutions and address complex security issues to protect client systems. Responsibilities include delivering security solutions for customer projects, maintaining security policies, and researching security incidents. Applicants should possess advanced skills in firewall technologies and hold relevant security certifications. This assignment is expected to last for 6+ months.

Qualifications

• Experience with firewall solutions such as Checkpoint, Cisco, and Juniper.
• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end network connectivity using command line tools.
• Strong understanding of risk analysis and security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex network security solutions on time for customer projects.
• Research security incidents and design countermeasures.
• Maintain and manage hardware and software firewalls.

Skills

Advanced Layer 3 and Layer 4 Packet Analysis

Checkpoint, Cisco and Juniper Multi-Services Platforms

Current on network security trends, applications/software/issues

Identify security incidents and support client remediation

Information Security standards and practices

Network security

Routing protocols - BGP - OSPF - STP - IPV6 - MPLS

CISSP Certification

VPN

Job description

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a contract opportunity in Richardson, Texas. The ideal candidate will design and implement network security solutions and address complex security issues to protect client systems. Responsibilities include delivering security solutions for customer projects, maintaining security policies, and researching security incidents. Applicants should possess advanced skills in firewall technologies and hold relevant security certifications. This assignment is expected to last for 6+ months.