Network Security / Hybrid / Scottsdale / Dallas

A consulting partner supporting a large enterprise financial services environment is hiring a Senior Network Security Engineer on a contract basis. This is a hybrid role with in office work Tuesday through Thursday and can be based in Charlotte NC, Dallas TX, Scottsdale AZ, or Wayne PA. The role is focused on Zscaler SASE technologies, Palo Alto firewalls, and enterprise network security engineering.

This opportunity is well suited for a senior level engineer who enjoys working in complex, high scale environments and wants ownership over security deployments and design decisions. The team is actively modernizing their network security strategy and is looking for someone who can lead implementations, influence policy, and support advanced troubleshooting while partnering closely with internal teams and vendors.

Required Skills & Experience
Senior level experience in network security engineering
Hands on experience deploying and supporting Zscaler solutions
Strong Palo Alto firewall experience including policy design and troubleshooting
Experience with SASE architectures and secure access strategies
Ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues
Experience creating technical documentation and diagrams

Desired Skills & Experience
Experience working in large enterprise or regulated environments
Automation or scripting experience related to network or security workflows
Experience supporting Tier 2 or Tier 3 escalations
Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers

What You Will Be Doing
Deploying, configuring, and supporting Zscaler security technologies
Designing, reviewing, and optimizing firewall and SASE policies
Partnering with vendors and internal teams on solution design
Supporting complex network security escalations and performance analysis
Creating documentation, procedures, and solution diagrams
Identifying opportunities to improve automation and operational efficiency

Tech Breakdown
45% Zscaler SASE technologies
35% Palo Alto firewalls and security platforms
20% Automation, monitoring, and supporting tools

Daily Responsibilities
65% Hands on engineering and troubleshooting
15% Design, documentation, and planning
20% Collaboration with internal teams and vendors

The Offer
Contract position