Senior Network Security Engineer

Our client is looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Network Security Data Center Engineering team and must have a strong background in networking and/or security. We are seeking a proactive, detailoriented, and highly motivated individual who is also comfortable with clientfacing responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Network Security Data Center Managing Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for:
• Designing, building, and supporting Palo Alto firewall platforms and associated services
• Demonstrating strong understanding of public cloud concepts across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform
• Consulting on requests submitted to the Network Security Engineering team s ServiceNow queue
• Ensuring all requests and implementations comply with information security standards
• Implementing approved Firewall Change Requests
• Performing detailed peer reviews of team members implementations
• Collaborating with interfacing Network and Security teams to troubleshoot firewallrelated incidents
• Contributing to ongoing Firewall Policy lifecycle improvements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a network and/or securityrelated role
• Minimum 2 years of handson experience with firewalls
• Solid understanding of IT security principles
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including:
• Subnetting
• VPN concepts
• Switching and routing
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting issues using network packet captures
• Proficiency with Python scripting

Preferred Certifications:

• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.)
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+
• CISSP
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP

Salary/Rate: $70-$75/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.