Network and Security Expert / Onsite / Dallas

Overview

On Site
65/hr - 75/hr
Full Time

Skills

Network
Network Design
Firewall Administration
Security Controls
Aerospace
Manufacturing
Technical Support
Leadership
Real-time
Cyber Security
TCP/IP
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
EIGRP
VLAN
Virtual Private Network
Palo Alto
Multi-factor Authentication
PKI
SSO
Incident Management
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Cisco Certifications
CISSP
CISM
Certified Ethical Hacker
Security+
Network+
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Computer Networking
SD
NAC
Cisco
ISE
Wireless Communication
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
ITIL
System On A Chip
Threat Analysis
Network Engineering
LAN
WAN
WLAN
Routing
Switches
MPLS
Security Architecture
Firewall
IDS
IPS
SIEM
Endpoint Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Hardening
Documentation

Job Details

A company in the utility industry is seeking an experienced IT Network & Security Expert to design, secure, and optimize our enterprise infrastructure. This is a full onsite position supporting a critical aerospace manufacturing environment, where reliability, security, and real time collaboration are essential. You will take ownership of network architecture, firewall management, and security controls to ensure our systems remain scalable, stable, and protected against evolving cyber threats.

You'll join a global engineering organization where your work directly supports mission-critical aerospace operations. Because this role is onsite, you'll be closely partnered with engineering, manufacturing, IT support, and leadership to implement secure, resilient solutions in real time. You'll work with industry-leading technologies, including Palo Alto, Cisco, SD-WAN, and modern security tooling, while contributing to the company's broader initiatives in compliance, modernization, and cyber maturity.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, MPLS, and VPNs
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switching, and Cisco Firepower
  • Proficiency with IAM, MFA, PKI, SSO, and identity-driven security
  • Background in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructures
  • Experience conducting security assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident response
  • Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, Network+
  • Experience with Azure/AWS networking or security
  • Knowledge of SD-WAN, NAC solutions (Cisco ISE), Wi-Fi 6 technologies
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, GDPR, CMMC
  • Understanding of ITIL processes
  • Prior experience in SOC environments or threat analysis
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% Network Engineering (LAN/WAN/WLAN, routing, switching, MPLS)
  • 30% Security Architecture & Operations (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection)
  • 20% Governance, Compliance & Documentation
  • 10% Collaboration & Internal Support
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-On Engineering & Troubleshooting
  • 20% Security Monitoring, Response & Hardening
  • 20% Architecture, Planning & Documentation
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