Senior Network Security Engineer

TECKpert LLC.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance after 30 days

On-site in Tallahassee

Job summary

TECKpert is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to support a state government agency in Tallahassee, FL. You will own firewall, VPN, and network security infrastructure, administer Palo Alto and Check Point devices, and design secure segmentation across on‑premises and cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on NGFW experience, cloud security, and the ability to mentor other staff. Onsite work Mon-Fri is expected in Tallahassee, with a competitive contract rate up to 85 USD/hr or

Qualifications

• 5–10 years IT and information security experience.
• Hands-on NGFW experience with Palo Alto or Check Point.
• VPN technologies including GlobalProtect.
• Experience with cloud security and network segmentation.
• Ability to diagram networks with Visio.

Responsibilities

• Configure and document firewall rules across Palo Alto, Check Point, and GlobalProtect.
• Lead firewall deployments and policy migrations between platforms.
• Administer core security infrastructure including NGFWs and VPNs.
• Design network segmentation and secure cloud access policies.
• Monitor incidents, perform root cause analysis, and report metrics.

Skills

Information security

Firewall administration

VPN technologies

Network segmentation

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Check Point

GlobalProtect

Microsoft Visio

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to support our client based in Tallahassee, FL.

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.

Candidates must be located in Tallahassee, FL or the surrounding area.

*No third parties and no sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client's capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The Opportunity

TECKpert is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to support our client, a state government agency in Tallahassee, FL, within its Office of Information Technology integration services team. This role will help establish new integration methods and standards and will own the firewall, VPN, and network security infrastructure that protects the agency's on-premises and cloud environments.

The engineer will administer and migrate Palo Alto and Check Point next generation firewalls, manage GlobalProtect VPN access, design secure network segmentation, and lead the investigation of complex network and security incidents. The role works closely with architecture, cybersecurity, systems, cloud, and application teams, maintains NIST aligned documentation, and mentors other network and security staff.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform security administration to configure and document firewall access rules across Palo Alto, Check Point, and GlobalProtect VPN environments
• Lead firewall deployments, rule migrations, and conversion of existing rule based policies onto new platforms
• Administer core network security infrastructure including next generation firewalls, VPNs, log collectors, and monitoring tools
• Configure firewall and security policies for cloud network infrastructure and monitor network traffic
• Design and support enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, routing and switching, wireless, segmentation, Internet and cloud connectivity, and data center networks
• Develop segmentation strategies that limit lateral movement and evaluate east-west and north-south traffic flows for security risk
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, and lead root cause analysis of complex network and security incidents using logging, packet analysis, and monitoring tools
• Perform security risk assessments and prepare executive level status reports, security metrics, and recommendations
• Maintain NIST aligned documentation including network diagrams, IP addressing, VLANs, firewall rules, security configurations, and disaster recovery procedures
• Provide technical leadership, establish network engineering standards, and mentor network and security staff

Compensation and Term

This opportunity is for a full-time, contract position with possible extensions and pay commensurate with experience up to $85 per hour or $176,800 per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire.

Qualifications you need

A successful candidate has the following experience:

• 5 to 10 years of combined IT and information security experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience with information security tools based on NIST standards
• Hands-on administration of next generation firewalls, preferably Palo Alto Networks or Check Point
• Firewall rule migrations and policy conversion between platforms
• VPN technologies, including GlobalProtect or similar remote access solutions
• Routing and switching, LAN/WAN, network segmentation, and wireless infrastructure
• Cloud network security, including firewall and security policy configuration in cloud environments
• Security monitoring, incident response, packet analysis, and vulnerability management
• Network diagramming with Visio or similar schematic tools
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Tallahassee, FL

Preferred (not required)

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• CISSP, CCNP, or CCIE certification
• Check Point certification (CCSA or CCSE)
• Azure or AWS network security experience
• Experience in state or local government IT environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence.