Principal Network Security Engineer- Hybrid / Texas

CruiTek; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Network Security Engineer for a hybrid role in Texas. This position involves assisting with firewall deployment and policy creation, requiring a strong background in Palo Alto technologies. The ideal candidate will have a PCNSE certification and experience with various security tools. This contract role offers unlimited growth opportunities and demands a proactive self-starter who can work independently.

Benefits

Unlimited Growth

Qualifications

• Experience with firewall deployment, consolidation, policy creation.
• Knowledge of hardware and software deployments required.

Responsibilities

• Configuration of SSL decrypt/recrypt, software modules.
• Assist with IPSEC VPNs, multi-VR deployments.

Skills

Self-starter

Initiative

Works well independently

Education

PCNSE certification

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Panorama

IPSEC / VPN

GlobalProtect

Prisma Access

Zscaler

Job description

Principal Network Security Engineer - Hybrid / Texas

Remote with milestones and major meetings in Dallas

6+ Month Contract

Great Company

Unlimited Growth

• Very Specific Skill Set
• MUST be a Strong Engineer!
• Sr Level PCNSE is highly preferred, if not a must

Scope :

Seeking an experienced Palo Alto network security engineer to assist with firewall deployment, consolidation, policy creation, validation, and cleanup. Must be experienced with central management tools (e.g., Panorama). Knowledge of hardware and software deployments is required. Responsibilities include configuration of SSL decrypt/recrypt, all software modules (e.g., Wildfire, DNS Security, etc.), IPSEC VPNs, multi-VR deployments, and vsys-based architectures.

Skills - MUST HAVE

• Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, Strata, IPSEC / VPN, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access
• Self-starter, takes initiative, works well independently
• Zscaler experience is a plus
• PCNSE certification preferred