Network Security DevOps Engineer - Need locals to TX

Spring, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Contract W2

Travel Required

On-site

Depends on Experience

Pantheon

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Skills

Fortinet
Terraform
Python
Azure
Automation

Summary

Overview

As a Network Security DevOps Engineer, you ll work hands-on with leading firewall platforms, cloud-native security, and automation tooling. This is an ideal role for a driven engineer who takes ownership, demonstrates leadership, and thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

Firewall & Network Security Engineering

Design, implement, operate, and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls across global data centers, offices, and business edge locations.
Support migration from legacy firewall platforms, including:
Juniper SRX
Cisco ASA
Cisco FTD
Leverage FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized configuration, automation, monitoring, and reporting.
Participate in the evaluation and potential adoption of FortiSOAR and FortiSandbox.
Partner with OT teams managing Palo Alto firewall environments.

Automation & DevOps

Build and maintain automation for firewall deployments and policy management.
Develop infrastructure-as-code and automation using:Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Python, REST APIs, Jenkins, Jinja2, and YAML
Contribute to a Zero-Ops / automation-first strategy, reducing manual work and increasing reliability and scalability.

Cloud & Virtual Firewalls

Deploy and manage virtual firewalls in AWS and Azure environments.
Support future SD-WAN initiatives, including a potential migration to Fortinet-based SD-WAN technologies.

Operations & Support

Provide monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and vulnerability assessments.
Manage upgrades, patching, break/fix, and operational run activities.
Participate in a rotating global on-call ( follow-the-sun ) schedule.
Troubleshoot network and security issues using FortiAnalyzer and Splunk logs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud, application, and delivery teams.
Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and standardized operational processes.
Engage stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

Required Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering and/or operations.
Strong expertise with enterprise firewall platforms: Fortinet FortiGate (FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer highly preferred)
Cisco ASA / CSM
Cisco FTD / FMC
Juniper SRX (Junos Space)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, ACLs
Experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAT, DNS, and authentication technologies.

Preferred Technical Skills

Automation and DevOps experience using Ansible, Terraform, Python, GitHub, Jinja2, REST APIs, Jenkins
Cloud security experience in AWS and Azure
Advanced troubleshooting of routing and switching, including VRF and VXLAN
Familiarity with Datadog, Algosec, and similar tools
Experience working in Agile / SAFe environments

Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)

Fortinet: FCA, FCSS, NSE series
Cisco: CCNA or CCNP Security
Security: CISSP, GIAC

Soft Skills

Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a global virtual team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a rapidly evolving environment.
Analytical problem-solver and collaborative team player.
Strong Plus Factors
Experience supporting large, complex global enterprise networks
Prior experience in oil & gas or similarly regulated industries

Top 3 Skills for Success

Network Security Firewalls Fortinet (primary), Cisco, Juniper
Automation & Scripting Ansible, Terraform, Python
Cloud Connectivity & Security AWS and Azure

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Dice Id: 10110117
Position Id: 8930555
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Company Info

About Pantheon

Pantheon Inc. was founded in 1997 as a full service software engineering company, engaged in: Software product development, Software development support and consulting services, and Turnkey software development.

Pantheon was founded by technology and business experts who are pioneers in the field of software engineering, both in the commercial space and academia.

Our flagship product Odyssey is used by many Fortune 500 multi-national companies around the world. Odyssey is actively used in 13 countries spanning many continents.

Pantheon puts science to work by creating innovative products and solutions that have proved to be increasingly critical to business success. This is accomplished by helping organizations manage change, manage lifecycle of information assets, and meet compliance and audit challenges. Our aim is to help our customers meet their goals through expertise, efficiency and sound decision-making in everything we do. We have the ability to innovate in response to market needs, drawing on our experience and top quality technical talents.

What do we look for?

We look for talented and creative professionals who are capable of being adaptive and responsive to the needs of our customers. The environment is challenging and dynamic, providing many opportunities for displaying one's drive, commitment and energy, all of which are necessary to keep us moving forward. If you think you possess these qualities and strive for challenges, then go ahead and apply to be part of the team at Pantheon.

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