Position: Network Security Engineer
Location: Wayne or Philadelphia, PA|Hybrid
Duration: 6 Months Right to hire - CTH - usc Only
Operations and Threat Management
Manage and monitor next-generation network security systems (NGFWs, WAFs, IDS/IPS) to proactively detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats targeting our network perimeter and internal resources.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in network engineering with a dedicated focus on security principles and implementation. Networking Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and practical experience with securing large-scale, multi-VLAN, and virtualized network environments.
Security Tools: Hands-on expertise with at least two major enterprise firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco) and experience managing security in a public cloud environment (AWS or Azure).
Scripting/Automation: Proficiency in using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) to automate repetitive network security tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Current, relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or relevant AWS/Azure security certifications.
SaaS Security: Direct experience securing a high-availability, multi-tenant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment.
DevSecOps: Familiarity with integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
Micro-segmentation: Practical experience designing and implementing Zero Trust or micro-segmentation architectures.
Must Have Skills
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in network engineering with a dedicated focus on security principles and implementation.
Networking Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and practical experience with securing large-scale, multi-VLAN, and virtualized network environments.
Security Tools: Hands-on expertise with at least two major enterprise firewall platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco) and experience managing security in a public cloud environment (AWS or Azure).
Scripting/Automation: Proficiency in using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) to automate repetitive network security tasks.