Network Security Engineer

Our client is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a 12-month contract in Irving, TX. Will be working on an onsite schedule. Contract Duration: 12 Months Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience) PCNSA or PCNSE certifications Security+, CISSP, or GSEC certifications Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles 3-5 years of network security engineering experience Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, GlobalProtect, and Imperva WAF Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, SSL/TLS, and security principles Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills Key Competencies Network Security Architecture, Firewall Policy Management, VPN Technologies, Web Application Security, Security Governance & Compliance, Technical Documentation, Incident Analysis & Troubleshooting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Mindset. Desired Skills & Experience Preferred Industry Experience Convenience Retail, Fuel Operations, Supply Chain What You Will Be Doing Firewall Governance & Administration Manage enterprise firewall environments and enforce network security policies. Perform firewall rule reviews, cleanup initiatives, and remediation activities. Conduct regular audits of firewall configurations and access controls. Firewall Standards & Documentation Develop, maintain, and update firewall standards, procedures, network security diagrams, and architecture documentation. Site-to-Site VPN Management Plan, configure, and migrate site-to-site VPN tunnels. Troubleshoot VPN connectivity issues and validate configurations. Web Application Firewall (Imperva) Administer and optimize Imperva WAF deployments, expand coverage, analyze events, and tune policies. Remote Access & GlobalProtect Support Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN services. Security Operations & Continuous Improvement Participate in security assessments, incident response activities, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure modernization efforts. Posted By: Jamie Prater