Security Network Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Security Network Engineer to support a long-term contract engagement in Montpelier, Vermont. This position is ideal for a senior consultant who can oversee complex platform upgrade initiatives while strengthening network security, maintaining operational stability, and coordinating effectively with technical and business teams. The role requires hands-on expertise across enterprise security infrastructure, with a strong focus on planning, execution, validation, and post-implementation support.

Responsibilities:
Direct enterprise-level upgrade initiatives for Ivanti platforms, managing activities from initial assessment through production rollout and stabilization.
Review the current technical environment and create practical upgrade plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with business needs.
Perform platform upgrades, patch deployments, and related migration tasks while limiting service disruption and preserving system integrity.
Investigate and resolve technical issues that arise during upgrade efforts, tuning systems to improve reliability, security, and overall performance.
Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to coordinate change activity, communicate progress, and address operational concerns.
Produce clear technical documentation covering procedures, configurations, validation results, and support guidance for ongoing maintenance.
Support network security operations involving firewall technologies, routing, and perimeter controls within enterprise environments.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in security engineering, network infrastructure, or a closely related technical field.
Demonstrated success leading Ivanti upgrade projects in live enterprise environments.
Strong working knowledge of Ivanti platforms such as Neurons, Endpoint Manager, and related solutions.
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco routers, and Cisco ASA technologies.
Solid understanding of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and core network security principles.
Background in enterprise change management, including planning, coordination, testing, and production support.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work across technical teams and business stakeholders.

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