Senior Network Security Engineer - ZTNA & NGFW Expert

Insight Global (United States); Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a senior Network Security Engineer to design, secure, and operate the network supporting our client's clinical and business operations. You will be the technical authority on ZTNA and next-generation firewall platforms, ensuring uptime and robust security in mission-critical environments.

Leveraging 7+ years in network security and hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX, Fortinet FortiGate, and Palo Alto Panorama, you will drive complex troubleshooting,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network security with at least 2 years at senior escalation level
• Hands-on experience with ZTNA and SASE platforms (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX and Palo Alto GlobalProtect)
• Experience with firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and segmentation improvements
• Expertise with Fortinet FortiGate (FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer) and Palo Alto Panorama
• Proven track record on high-stakes projects and 24x7 operations including migrations/cutovers
• Strong Python skills for automation (requests, Netmiko, Paramiko, NAPALM, REST, JSON/YAML, Git)
• Networking foundation: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, switching, VLANs, NAT, IPsec/SSL VPN, DNS, load balancing
• Solid troubleshooting with packet capture and log analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication for risk discussions
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments (HIPAA, PHI)

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and operate the network supporting clinical and business operations
• Serve as technical authority on ZTNA and NGFW platforms
• Ensure uptime, security, and sound change discipline in critical environments
• Assist with major migrations or cutovers and 24x7 operations
• Communicate technical risk clearly to stakeholders

Skills

ZTNA

SASE

Firewall admin

FortiGate NGFW

Panorama

GlobalProtect

Python automation

TCP/IP basics

Network troubleshooting

Communication skills

Healthcare security

Tools

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX

Fortinet FortiGate

FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer

Palo Alto Panorama

GlobalProtect

Netmiko/Paramiko/REST APIs

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a senior Network Security Engineer to design, secure, and operate the network supporting our client's clinical and business operations. You will be the technical authority on ZTNA and next-generation firewall platforms, ensuring uptime and robust security in mission-critical environments.

Leveraging 7+ years in network security and hands-on experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX, Fortinet FortiGate, and Palo Alto Panorama, you will drive complex troubleshooting,