Network Security Engineer II: Cloud, MFA & Threat Defense

Kforce Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Network Security Engineer II to design, implement, and sustain security controls across enterprise and cloud environments. You will work with infrastructure, engineering, and application teams to strengthen defenses and ensure secure operations.

The role involves managing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, MFA, and identity security, along with regular security assessments. Requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years' experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/cybersecurity.
• 3-5+ years of security experience preferred.
• Experience with security technologies like firewalls and VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor network security controls across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Administer firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and authentication services.
• Assist with MFA and identity security controls implementation.
• Conduct security assessments and remediation activities.
• Support security policy development and risk assessments.

Skills

Network security concepts

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Access control solutions

Authentication platforms

Cloud security

Risk management

Incident response

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

Intrusion prevention systems

Access control solutions

Authentication platforms

Job description

Kforce Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Network Security Engineer II to design, implement, and sustain security controls across enterprise and cloud environments. You will work with infrastructure, engineering, and application teams to strengthen defenses and ensure secure operations.

The role involves managing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, MFA, and identity security, along with regular security assessments. Requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years' experience.