Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for a Sr. Network Security Engineer to work remotely for 5 months. The Sr. Network Security Engineer must demonstrate extensive experience working with Network Security centric platforms at large organizations. The engineer must interpret the Network Security Standards published by our client and implement solutions that conform to these standards. They must possess excellent documentation and communication skills and take part in strategy conversations to meet business needs. Responsibilities: Must perform duties with a self-starting demeanor. Document well analyzed implementation and reversion plans for all changes. Administer and maintain Firewalls, Web Secure Gateways, Network Admission Control, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. Proactively engage with peers and key stakeholders across the organization to complete objectives. Engage in Network or Security Architecture design discussions to meet the needs and requirements of the business. Respond in a timely manner to business correspondence. Regularly engage and complete service request tickets through the IT Service Manager platform. Maintain written documentation for new and existing processes and procedures. Participate in risk assessments and address any findings. Implement and manage solutions in adherence to the SOP for Network Security. Ensure inclusion of security standards and align with relevant reference documents from both internal and reference organizations, (e.g., PCI/DSS, NIST, ISO, and CIS). Stay abreast of changes in network security protocols and monitoring practices to maintain effective visibility and functionality. Perform changes in approved maintenance windows during nights and weekends, as necessary. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule. Requirements: Conduct duties and behaviors with a cybersecurity centric mindset. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, or similar field of study. Experience with the design and management of a PCI/DSS compliant network Working knowledge to identify all network segments subject to PCI/DSS requirements. Ability to thoroughly analyze change requirements and execute implementation with minimal negative impact. 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls. Must have extensive experience troubleshooting a hybrid network with multiple vendor technologies. Must have a thorough understanding of the OSI model to deduce and quickly identify problem areas. Extensive technical knowledge in at least 3 of the following areas: Network Segmentation Techniques, Secure Web Gateways, Next-Generation Firewalls, Network Admission Control Systems, Hybrid Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure), Wireless Security, or DHCP, DNS and IPAM (DDI), Virtual Private Network (VPN). Strong understanding of network technologies, including Routing and Switching Protocols, IPsec and GRE tunnels, RADIUS, TACACS+, VRFs. Working knowledge of cybersecurity controls and technologies, such as Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IPS/IDS), Security Incident Event Managers (SIEM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Tunnel Layer Security (TLS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Threat Intelligence platforms. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous projects. Industry recognized Network Security Certification preferred.