Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $78/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD



Job Description:

Senior Network Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise perimeter and infrastructure security across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.

The ideal candidate must have 11+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and experience securing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls: Advanced hands-on administration, configuration, rule management, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Network Security: TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPN, WAN/LAN, and perimeter defense.
• Security Technologies: WAF, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and NAC.
• Cloud Security: Hands-on experience securing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Automation: Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
• Security Frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to lead security initiatives, guide project teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise Palo Alto firewalls.
• Manage perimeter security platforms, WAF, IDS/IPS, VPN, and NAC.
• Implement secure network architectures across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments.
• Monitor security events, perform threat hunting, and investigate network security incidents.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Automate security operations using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs.
• Lead cross-functional security projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in maintenance windows, after-hours implementations, and emergency incident response.

Experience & Education

• 11+ years of dedicated cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Strong enterprise network and firewall security background.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: PCNSE, CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC, CEH, or Security+.
• SOC experience.
• Zero Trust security architecture experience.
• Cloud-native security tools.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.