Network Security Engineer

Hi,

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 months with high possibility of extension.

Job Description

Tier 3 Network Security Engineer, Cisco Secure Firepower (Contractor)

Location

Preferred: Residence within one (1) hour of Austin, TX

This position is primarily remote; however, on-site support will be required periodically to support operational needs.

On-Site Support Examples include, but not limited to:

• Layer 1 / physical support activities
• Direct access during major or high-risk network changes
• Critical troubleshooting events requiring hands-on presence

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, Tier 3, Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Secure Firepower Firewalls to support an enterprise-scale Managed Network Services environment for the client. 

This role functions as a Tier 3 resource within the firewall team and is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, operational support, and change execution in accordance with contractual and agency-defined processes. The engineer will work closely with internal teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the firewall infrastructure.

 Experience with Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC), strong VPN troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with large-scale enterprise or government environments are critical for success in this role. Experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is highly beneficial.

 Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex firewall and network security issues
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for Cisco Secure Firepower Firewall incidents
• Perform day-to-day firewall operational support using Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC), including but not limited to:
• Creating and maintaining operational and compliance reports
• Monitoring firewall health and system performance
• Analyzing traffic flows and connection behavior
• Supporting routing protocols within secured environments
• Troubleshoot and support VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access VPNs
• Analyze, implement, and optimize firewall access control and security policies
• Participate in formal change management processes, including documentation, peer review, approvals, and scheduled implementations
• Execute approved changes during after-hours change windows, as required
• Participate in a team-based on-call rotation to support after-hours and emergency incidents
• Collaborate with engineering teams and operational stakeholders to meet Managed Network Services obligations

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Firepower Firewalls
• Advanced troubleshooting experience, including but not limited to:
•    Snort 3 (IPS and File Policies)
•    Traffic flow analysis and packet inspection
•    NAT / PAT configuration and troubleshooting
•    Security Intelligence policies
•    Access control rule analysis
•    OSI Layers 1–7, with particular emphasis on Layers 1–4
• Solid operational experience with Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC)
• Proven experience troubleshooting VPN technologies (Cisco AnyConnect)
• Strong understanding of routing concepts and protocols in secured network environments

Preferred / Beneficial Experience

• Experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools for incident and change management
• Experience creating, editing, and maintaining network topology diagrams
• Microsoft Visio experience preferred

Communication & Documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly document technical findings, configurations, and change activities
• Ability to communicate effectively within structured, process-driven environments

Work Expectations

• Mostly remote work with periodic on-site support in the Austin, TX area
• Availability for after-hours maintenance and change windows
• Participation in an on-call rotation
• Adherence to formal operational, security, and change control processes
• Professional conduct appropriate for a government-supported enterprise environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated resume in MS Word format along with your expected hourly rate to [Insert contact email or Phone #].

Best Regards,

Rick P