Network Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
$69.72/-
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - to 09/30/2026

Skills

Python
Cisco
Ansible

Job Details

Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
NOTE:
  1. Locals Only
  2. Must be available for in-person interview
Job Description:
This highly motivated position requires a network security engineer with a strong, broad background in network security design and technologies with specific focus on network access control (NAC). The position is in support of the network access control squad with a primary focus to design and certify network access control solutions before deploying across the Firm.
Responsibilities:
  • Execute certification tests of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions and monitoring
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discuss and design the integration.
  • Create network diagrams and related documentation.
  • Present certification results, respective design change and solutions to wide audience, including peers in technology and senior management.
  • Create new operational procedures and run books.
  • Independently and methodically work through problems and have a level of rigor around decision making and documentation.
  • Collaborate with project managers and members of the enterprise networking, enterprise computing, end-user computing, and tech risk organizations.
Required Skills:
  • Experience with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies, including 802.1x, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) and TrustSec, on vendor products like Cisco ISE, Forescout or Armis
  • Experience with Cisco access switching and wireless platform, including Cisco Catalyst switches and Wireless LAN controllers (WLC)
  • Experience with design and execution of test or certification process based on business or technical requirements
  • Assist monitoring and troubleshooting of networking issues
  • Large-scale network security design and documentation, including in the financial industry
  • Basic networking knowledge, e.g. networking protocols, TCP/IP, RADIUS, etc.
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux administration
  • Strong design and architecture mindset, e.g. configuration schema design, process re-engineering, and automation
  • Network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, bash/shell scripts, integration with third-party vendor APIs)
  • Solid knowledge in development practices, e.g. git/source control, CI/CD
  • Experience using Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, Splunk
  • Familiarity with Cisco SD Access and DNA/Catalyst Center
Required Soft Skills:
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills: capable of writing documentation, performing presentations to an internal audience, and interacting with senior management, colleagues, and customers
  • Strong organizational skills and experience working on enterprise level projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills communication, flexibility, self-driven, team player
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