Sr. Network Security Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to join one of our top higher education clients in the Virginia area. The Senior Network Security Engineer will be responsible for providing guidance, planning, descriptions, and presentations related to the implementation of Zero Trust technologies and methodologies. They will collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and information security to understand network security requirements, objectives, and constraints. The ideal candidate will design and develop network security architectures, incorporating appropriate technologies, vendors, and methodologies. They will assess and analyze existing network infrastructures, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate security solutions. The Senior Network Security Engineer will provide technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders and internal teams on network security best practices, industry standards, and emerging trends. They will develop comprehensive documentation, including solution designs, implementation plans, and technical specifications. In collaboration with other technical and information security teams, they will present and demonstrate network security solutions to a broad audience including executive levels. They will work closely with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of network security solutions, providing guidance and troubleshooting as needed. They will stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in network security technologies, threats, and industry standards, and integrate this knowledge into solution designs. Conducting periodic security audits and assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities will be part of their responsibilities. They will recommend remediation measures based on their findings. Post-implementation support and assistance will be provided by the Senior Network Security Engineer. They will troubleshoot complex network security issues and optimize solution performance. Additionally, they will provide cloud networking and SaaS expertise in terms of both connecting to and securing data.

· 5+ years working with Palo Alto, Zscaler, Zero Trust, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper or other firewalls and/or network security appliances.

· Certification in at least one network security vendor's solution set

· 5+ years demonstrated experience in troubleshooting a variety of network issues

· 3+ years working with AWS and Azure cloud networking environments

· 3+ years defining, maintaining, and implementing firewall policies and features in a complex hybrid cloud environment

· Experience with ITIL processes; Incident, problem, change, & configuration

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics into layman terms

· Zero Trust specific certifications

· AWS and/or Azure specific network certifications

· Firewall vendor certifications (Fortinet is a plus)

· SDWAN Experience (Silverpeak)

· Experience with Juniper Routers and/or Aruba Switches

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.