Senior Network Security Engineer

NPO USA Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and certification plans

Corporate benefits: Welfare Plan, Smart Working

Job summary

NPO USA Inc is seeking a highly qualified Senior Network Security Engineer to join the Network & Security Business Unit in Chicago, IL. Responsibilities include designing and managing security architectures, implementing SASE solutions, and conducting log analysis. The role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience and strong skills in advanced firewall management, specifically with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and F5 technologies. Offering competitive salary between $80K to $92K, with a hybrid work model and additional corporate benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering roles.
• Knowledge of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) required.
• Ability to manage SASE solutions and perform advanced troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security architectures based on Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Implement and manage SASE solutions for distributed environments.
• Conduct log analysis, incident management, and system hardening.

Skills

Advanced configuration and management of NGFW (PA Series)

Solid experience with Panorama for centralized management

Proven experience with SASE solutions (Prisma Access)

Experience with FortiGate management

Knowledge of Cisco Security solutions

Implementation and management of F5 BIG-IP solutions

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Tools

Palo Alto Networks PA Series

FortiGate

Cisco Firepower

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

We are looking for a highly qualified Senior Network Security Engineer to join our Network & Security Business Unit. The professional will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex network security infrastructures.

Salary range $80K to $92K. Work is partially remote with occasional travel to USA, and in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage security architectures based on Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
• Implement and manage SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions for distributed environments.
• Perform configuration, policy management, and advanced troubleshooting on multi‑vendor equipment.
• Manage perimeter and internal security within Enterprise environments.
• Conduct log analysis, incident management, and system hardening.
• Provide technical mentoring for junior team members (optional, if required).

Fundamental Technical Requirements (Must‑Have)

Palo Alto Networks

• Advanced configuration and management of NGFW (PA Series).
• Solid experience with Panorama for centralized management.
• Proven experience with SASE solutions (Prisma Access) and GlobalProtect.

Fortinet

• Advanced management of FortiGate (including VDOM, SD‑WAN, SSL Inspection).
• Experience with the wider Fortinet ecosystem (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).

Cisco Security

• Experience with Cisco Security solutions (Firepower/FTD, ASA).
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and TrustSec architectures is a strong plus.

F5 Networks

• Implementation and management of F5 BIG‑IP solutions.
• Strong configuration and troubleshooting skills on LTM (Local Traffic Manager) and/or APM (Access Policy Manager) / AWAF modules.

Soft Skills & Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering roles.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills under pressure.

Preferred Certifications (Nice‑to‑Have)

• PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer).
• NSE 4 / NSE 7.
• CCNP Security or CCIE Security.
• F5 Certified Administrator (F5‑CA) or Technology Specialist (F5‑CTS).

What We Offer

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Structured training and certification plans.
• Corporate benefits: Welfare Plan, Smart Working.