Senior Network Security Engineer — Flexible Schedule

Ignite IT; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ignite IT is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to enhance our enterprise security infrastructure across various environments. This critical role involves daily operations for security platforms such as firewalls and VPN services, as well as troubleshooting and configuration management.

The candidate will collaborate across multiple teams to ensure security compliance and operational efficiency while supporting cloud-connected environments and on-premises networks. A strong background in network security and proven experience with security technologies is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network security engineering or a closely related role.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing enterprise firewall platforms.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPN protocols, and packet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions.
• Respond to incidents and service requests, ensuring operational continuity.
• Provide Tier II-IV support for complex VPN and firewall issues.

Skills

Network security engineering

Firewall management

VPN configuration

Incident response

Cloud security

MFA and token management

Compliance documentation

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Palo Alto NGFW

RSA SecurID

Cloudflare

AWS

Azure

Job description

Ignite IT is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to enhance our enterprise security infrastructure across various environments. This critical role involves daily operations for security platforms such as firewalls and VPN services, as well as troubleshooting and configuration management.

The candidate will collaborate across multiple teams to ensure security compliance and operational efficiency while supporting cloud-connected environments and on-premises networks. A strong background in network security and proven experience with security technologies is essential.