Network Security Engineer

Remote • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

No Travel Required

Remote

$40 - $45/hr

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Skills

Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Watchguard
Firewall Administration
firepower
OSPF
Network Security
Network Monitoring
Security+
Enterprise Networks
Firewall
Incident Management
TCP/IP
Remote Access
SIEM
Information Technology

Summary

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in WatchGuard firewall solutions and Cisco Firepower security platforms to support and maintain our client network infrastructure. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and managing secure network environments while ensuring high availability, performance, and security across enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in network security, firewall management, VPN technologies, and troubleshooting complex network environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure
Configure and manage WatchGuard firewall appliances and security services
Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Monitor network performance, availability, and security events
Manage firewall rules, policies, and access controls
Configure and support site-to-site VPNs and remote access VPN solutions
Perform network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for connectivity and security issues
Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with network security standards
Maintain documentation of network architecture, configurations, and procedures
Support network upgrades, patches, and security updates
Participate in incident response for network-related security events

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with WatchGuard firewall configuration and management
Experience with Cisco Firepower (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF)
Experience configuring and supporting VPN technologies
Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with network security best practices and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:

Cisco CCNA / CCNP Security
WatchGuard Network Security Certification
CompTIA Security+
Experience with network segmentation and zero-trust architectures
Experience with cloud networking (Azure or AWS)
Knowledge of SIEM and security monitoring platforms

Key Skills:

Network Security
Firewall Management
Cisco Firepower / FMC
WatchGuard Security Appliances
VPN Configuration
Network Troubleshooting
Infrastructure Monitoring

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Dice Id: 91172806
Position Id: 8909314
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