Network security engineer-W2

The Senior Network Security Engineer 

Location:  This Hybrid position (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; or Wayne, PA.**

Job type: Contract-W2 

In this role you will:

· Provide senior level network services including installing, configuring, and integrating Zscaler security technologies.

·     Identify and validate project solutions, justifies business need, and manages product procurement.

· Participate in advanced security policy decisions including firewall and SASE logic reviews to improve user experience and security posture. 

·  Identify and implement automation opportunities to increase productivity and maintain high quality deployments.

·   Partner with vendors and internal partners to design and optimize security solution deployments.

·   Provide advanced network analytics for complex issues elevated from Tier 2 support groups. 

·Work closely with developers to implement reliable, manageable, and secure solutions that meet Vanguard standards and add client value. 

· Identify performance issues, interpret trends (e.g., traces of network traffic), and implement improvements.

·   Write documentation, including policies and procedures. Create diagrams, including solution designs.

·  Adds, updates, and closes records in the IT Problem Management and Change Management databases.

· Train and mentor staff including formal training sessions, one-on-one sessions, and recommending training vendors.

·  Complete capacity planning activities, including monitoring and tracking capacity metrics. Initiates actions to prevent degradation caused by capacity issues.

· Thoroughly understand and comply with IT/security policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established client service levels.

·   Participate in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.