Network Engineer

Network Security Engineer / Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto or Fortinet Focus)
Location: Mostly Remote (Approximately 20% Onsite in NJ)
Experience Level: Expert Level
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Job Description
We are seeking an Expert-Level Network Security Engineer / Firewall Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise network security and firewall technologies. Hands-on, advanced production experience with either Palo Alto OR Fortinet firewalls is absolutely critical for this role.
This position requires deep expertise designing, deploying, and securing complex enterprise and data center network environments, with a strong emphasis on next-generation firewall platforms. The role is primarily remote, with limited onsite presence (up to 20%).
The ideal candidate will bring strong networking fundamentals, advanced troubleshooting skills, and proven experience operating in large-scale enterprise or data center infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for network security principles and industry best practices, with deep, hands-on expertise in Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls
• Design, configure, deploy, and document firewall architectures and network topologies using industry best practices
• Create, implement, and manage firewall security policies approved by IT Cyber Security, adhering to organizational (HMH) standards
• Own network and security issues end-to-end, providing advanced troubleshooting and escalating to vendor TAC when required
• Deliver detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation for incidents and outages
• Perform firewall and network device software upgrades, firmware updates, and patch management
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams at all levels of the organization

Required Technical Skills

• Network Security & Firewall Engineering (Expert Level)
• Palo Alto Firewalls - deployment, configuration, policy creation, and management
• OR
• Fortinet Firewalls - deployment, configuration, and security policy implementation
• Strong networking fundamentals, including:
  • TCP/IP
  • Routing and WAN technologies
  • BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN
  • Switching, VLANs, and subnetting
• Cisco Routers and Cisco Switches
• Enterprise WAN and routing environments

Top Skills (Must-Have)

• Security
• Firewall Engineering
• Palo Alto OR Fortinet (hands-on production experience required)
• Network Security
• Network Engineering
• Cisco Routers
• Routing
• WAN
• Cisco Switches
• BGP

Additional Qualifications

• Expert-level Network Engineer experience required
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 (Nexus 9K) switches
• Experience with VXLAN in enterprise or data center environments
• Proven, real-world experience deploying and configuring Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls in production environments is mandatory
• Ability to work independently and own complex firewall and network initiatives

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Edison,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.