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Job Title :Network Security Engineer II
Location: Spring, Texas
Duration : Long Term Contract
*Interview - 60 minute via Zoom video
MAIN FUNCTION ==> Information Technology (IT) architects are visionaries, coaches, team leaders, business-to-technical liaisons, computer scientists, and industry experts.
This role should be associated with Enterprise Security roles and IT Architects with basic experience and skills in Enterprise Security and architecture, e.g. career stage 4.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES ==>
Conduct and socialize capability-relevant surveillance (internal/ external, industry & competitor)
Develop digital / technology strategies (gap assessment, demand definition, prioritization & gap closure roadmaps)
Develop reference architectures and guide initiatives
Deliver solutions to planned future state
Overview
We are building a new Network Security DevOps organization responsible for modernizing and operating enterprise firewall and network security services. As a contractor on this team, you will play a highly visible role in driving automation, engineering scalable security solutions, and managing day to day operations across complex global environments. This is a hands-on technical role suited for self-driven engineers who take ownership, demonstrate leadership behaviors, and thrive in fast-moving environments.
Key Responsibilities
Firewall & Security Engineering
Design, implement, operate, and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls across global environments (data centers, offices, business edge sites).
Manage legacy firewalls during migration efforts:
o Juniper SRX
o Cisco ASA and Cisco FTD
• Use FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized configuration, automation, and reporting.
• Support evaluation and potential adoption of FortiSOAR and FortiSandbox.
• Collaborate with OT teams handling Palo Alto.
Automation & DevOps
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation for firewall policy management and firewall deployments.
• Build automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Python, REST APIs, Jenkins, Jinja2, and YAML.
• Contribute to the organization’s Zero-Ops strategy by reducing manual operations and improving system reliability.
Cloud & Virtual Firewalls
• Support deployment and management of virtual firewalls in cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Assist in future SD WAN technology integration, including potential migration to Fortinet based SD WAN.
Operations Support
• Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and vulnerability assessment.
• Manage upgrades, patches, break/fix, and operational run tasks.
• Participate in a rotating global on-call schedule (“follow-the-sun” model).
• Troubleshoot network issues using logs in FortiAnalyzer and Splunk.
Cross-Team Collaboration
• Work directly with cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud, applications, and project delivery teams.
• Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational processes.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, scalable solutions.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in network security engineering and/or operations.
Expertise with enterprise firewall platforms:
Fortinet FortiGate (FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer experience strongly preferred)
Cisco ASA / CSM
o Cisco FTD / FMC
o Juniper SRX (Junos Space)
• Strong 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
• Experience with automation and DevOps tooling: Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Python, Jinja2, REST APIs, Jenkins
• Cloud security experience with AWS and Azure.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in routing/switching environments, especially with VRF and VXLAN.
• Experience with tools such as Datadog and Algosec.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe work methodologies.
Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)
• Fortinet: FCA, FCSS, NSE certifications
• Cisco: CCNA/CCNP Security
• Security: CISSP, GIAC
Soft Skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in a global virtual team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical thinker and collaborative team player.
Strong Plus Factors
• Experience working in large, complex global enterprise networks.
• Prior experience in oil and gas a plus
• Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualification:
o 1): Network Security Firewalls – primarily Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper
o 2): Automation and scripting – primarily Ansible, Terraform, and Python scripting
o 3): Cloud (AWS & Azure connectivity)
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