A leading manufacturing organization in Denton, TX is looking to bring on an IT Network & Security Expert for a 6-month contract opportunity. This role sits within their infrastructure team and focuses heavily on enterprise networking and security technologies including Cisco, Palo Alto, firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
This is a high-impact role where you'll own both network engineering and cybersecurity initiatives, rather than being siloed into one. They're looking for someone who can truly bridge infrastructure and security, helping to modernize and protect their environment while supporting compliance and long-term stability. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants hands-on ownership, exposure to enterprise-level security frameworks, and the ability to influence how the environment evolves.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity
Strong experience with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN environments
Deep understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Cisco Firepower)
Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and DLP
Experience with IAM, MFA, PKI, and SSO
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Desired Skills & Experience
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, or Network+
Experience with SD-WAN technologies
Experience with Cisco ISE or NAC solutions
Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CMMC)
Cloud networking/security experience (AWS or Azure)
Experience with Wi-Fi 6 technologies
Background in SOC operations or threat analysis
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
30% Enterprise Networking (LAN/WAN/WLAN, routing, switching, MPLS, VLANs)
25% Firewalls & Perimeter Security (Palo Alto, Cisco, VPNs, load balancing)
20% Security Operations (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, DLP)
15% Identity & Access Management (IAM, MFA, PKI, SSO)
10% Compliance & Risk (NIST, ISO, audits, DR planning)
Daily Responsibilities
40% Hands On
10% Management Duties
50% Team Collaboration
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- Dice Id: 10105282
- Position Id: 870300
- Posted 20 hours ago
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