Network Security Engineer (Local to Chicago)

Sonoma Consulting Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to join their team in Lincolnshire, IL. This role involves delivering innovative security solutions and requires strong expertise in firewall technologies like Palo Alto and Cisco. The ideal candidate must have over 7 years of experience in network security, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently or in a team. This position also includes after-hours support and project implementation responsibilities. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years technical experience in network security.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with global partners.
• Ability to provide after hour support and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative solutions as part of the IT Infrastructure team.
• Support network security project implementation.
• Manage risk vs. reward analysis for security practices.

Skills

Cisco ASA/Juniper/Palo Alto firewalls

IPS/IDS

Bluecoat Proxy technologies

F5 Load Balancing technologies

IP Network and Routing

Linux or UNIX experience

Vulnerability management

Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills

Education

Industry certification

Bachelor degree

Job description

Network Security Engineer (Local to Chicago)

Contract

Company Description

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting‑edge digital innovation for our customers. We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.

Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including:

• INC 5000
• Future 50
• 101 Best and Brightest
• Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
• Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist

Job Description

Network Security Engineer (FW and IPS/IDS)

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our colleagues by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our IT Infrastructure business group. Work location will be at Lincolnshire, IL. The ideal candidate will be part of a highly leveraged global Infrastructure Security team and must have a strong technical foundation that is current in network security technologies such as Palo Alto/Juniper & Cisco Firewalls and McAfee IPS/IDS. Alternative primary skills including F5 Load Balancers and BlueCoat Proxy technologies are also in scope. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with global partners. The ability to provide after hour support, in depth troubleshooting and network security project implementation is also required.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of Cisco ASA/Juniper/Palo Alto firewalls
• In depth knowledge of IPS/IDS, Anti‑Virus technologies
• Knowledge of Bluecoat Proxy technologies and F5 Load Balancing technologies
• Strong understanding of IP Network and Routing, including BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
• Solid understanding IP network and routing along with packet analysis
• Enterprise systems management experience
• Linux or other UNIX like experience
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent analysis, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills
• Risk vs. reward analysis
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Vulnerability management and remediation
• Minimum of 7 years technical experience working within a network / network security team
• Industry certification
• Bachelor degree advantageous