Senior Network Security Engineer - Hybrid, Cloud

Eliassen Group; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 100% match up to 5%

Annual RSUs and ESPP

Life and disability coverage

PTO and paid parental leave

Wellness benefits

Childcare resources

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Cary, NC. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days a week. Candidates should have at least 5 years of network security experience, especially with Palo Alto and Zscaler. Responsibilities include managing firewall solutions and deploying security tools in cloud environments. This position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits like health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering, with in-depth experience with Palo Alto.
• Hands‑on experience with Zscaler.
• Cloud‑first mindset—on‑prem‑only experience is a disqualifier.
• Passion for security and willingness to make suggestions and recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade firewall solutions.
• Deploy security tools in cloud environments.
• Integrate security capabilities for distributed networks.
• Implement centralized identity and access management systems.
• Utilize Microsoft Security Suite tools for threat detection.

Skills

Network security engineering

Palo Alto

Zscaler

Cloud security posture management

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Security Suite

CASB

WAFs

SASE solutions

Job description

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Cary, NC. This hybrid role requires on-site work three days a week. Candidates should have at least 5 years of network security experience, especially with Palo Alto and Zscaler. Responsibilities include managing firewall solutions and deploying security tools in cloud environments. This position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits like health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid parental leave.