Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer     
DALLAS, TX 
LONG TERM    
 

Are you a Network Security Engineer with a passion for designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level network infrastructures? We are looking for a results-driven professional who thrives in high-stakes environments, tackling complex security challenges while ensuring seamless network performance. 

If you have a strong background in network architecture, security compliance, and performance optimization, we invite you to join our team and make an impact! 
 

Key Responsibilities: 
 

Network Architecture & Optimization – Design, configure, and optimize network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. 

Security & Compliance – Implement robust security policies, risk mitigation strategies, and access controls to safeguard critical data. 

Monitoring & Threat Detection – Leverage advanced tools for real-time network monitoring, anomaly detection, and security incident response. 

Incident Response & Troubleshooting – Analyze security threats, diagnose network issues, and deploy timely solutions to maintain business continuity. 

Disaster Recovery & Redundancy Planning – Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and failover strategies to ensure high availability. 

Collaboration & Documentation – Work cross-functionally with IT teams to enforce security best practices and document network configurations. 

Qualifications & Experience:  

✅ Experience: Minimum 7+ years in network security engineering, covering: 

✔ Network design, architecture, and security enforcement. 

✔ Advanced routing, switching, and firewall configuration. 

✔ Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud security controls. 

✔ Deep knowledge of network security monitoring and threat intelligence tools. 

✅ Technical Skills: 

✔ Strong expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS. 

✔ Proficiency in securing LAN/WAN environments, firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), and cloud-based security. 

✔ Familiarity with SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management. 

✔ Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus. 

✅ Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory): 

✔ CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, MCSA, or equivalent. 

If you’re ready to elevate network security standards and drive innovation, we’d love to hear from you!