Network Security Engineer / Palo Alto / Hybrid / Chicago

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Network Security Engineer based in Chicago. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule, focusing on designing and implementing security solutions across multiple grocery brands. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in firewall management, compliance standards, and collaborative project delivery. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and stock options.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Bonus eligible

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in network security engineering and firewall management.
• Proven experience in compliance with PCI 4.0 and HIPAA.
• Ability to create cost-effective architecture-aligned solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage hands-on engineering-level troubleshooting.
• Lead and mentor teams on security projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT and business teams.

Skills

Expert in network security engineering

Designing and implementing Palo Alto and Fortinet Firewalls

Hands-on with HPE Aruba ClearPass

Experience with Zscaler

Experience with PCI 4.0 compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Agile teams experience

Security compliance frameworks

Mentoring teams

Education

Master’s degree or certifications in security or network engineering

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Fortinet Firewalls

Zscaler

Skybox Security

HPE Aruba ClearPass

Job description

This is a full-time opportunity at a growing parent company of various well-known grocery stores. After acquiring more brands, they are looking for a Network Security Engineer who will work a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site at Chicago office). The perfect candidate will possess in-depth knowledge in Palo Alto firewall and ClearPass.

Have you been wanting to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment? This role will allow you to do so. Our client encourages employees to challenge themselves and work cooperatively in a forward-thinking environment that is consistently pushing the envelope on innovative tech that will support things like online grocery shopping, apps, and back-end systems. This position will work to help modernize and secure networks, ensuring alignment across all brands.

Required Skills & Experience Desired Skills & Experience

• Must be an expert in network security engineering, with demonstrated experience in:
• Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto and Fortinet Firewalls
• Hands-on work with HPE Aruba ClearPass, Zscaler, and Skybox Security
• PCI 4.0 implementation and compliance
• Root Cause Analysis and ITIL-based incident management
• Creating architecture-aligned solutions with cost-effective delivery
• Experience in:
• Agile teams or product/platform operating models
• Firewall orchestration with tools like Tufin
• Retail or grocery industry technology environments
• Security compliance frameworks such as HIPAA
• Leading and mentoring teams directly or indirectly
• Holding a Master’s degree or certifications in security or network engineering

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 40% Red Hat Linux
• 30% Windows Server 2010
• 30% Other Systems & Security Tools (e.g., ClearPass, Zscaler, Skybox)

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands On — Engineering-level troubleshooting, firewall management, system implementation
• 20% Management Duties — Leading efforts, mentoring, project delivery oversight
• 20% Team Collaboration — Working cross-functionally with architects, security teams, and business stakeholders

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. Posted By: Ally Mitchell