Senior Consultant I - Network Security Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Consultant I – Network Security Engineering based in the United States. We are seeking an experienced network security engineer to help design, secure, and modernize critical enterprise infrastructure in a fully remote environment.

In this hands-on role, you will engineer and maintain enterprise firewall platforms, strengthen network security capabilities, and improve the reliability and scalability of infrastructure operations. You will leverage automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and reduce manual processes. Working closely with networking, cloud, security, and application teams, you will troubleshoot complex technical challenges and deliver resilient, secure solutions.

You will also contribute to platform modernization, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive technical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of engineering projects, and advancing modern DevOps practices.

Accountabilities Network Security Engineering

Engineer, configure, support, and maintain enterprise network security platforms, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, and related security technologies.

Solution Design and Implementation

Design, implement, test, and validate network security solutions across enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring alignment with established architecture and security standards.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve complex network, firewall, routing, connectivity, DNS, and application communication issues to maintain secure and reliable infrastructure operations.

Infrastructure Automation

Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, Infrastructure as Code, and configuration management tools to improve operational efficiency and consistency.

CI/CD Pipeline Development

Build, maintain, and enhance continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for infrastructure deployment, configuration management, automated testing, and validation.

Automated Change Validation

Develop pre-change and post-change validation processes, automated health checks, monitoring capabilities, and reporting tools to reduce deployment risks and improve service reliability.

Platform Integration

Integrate network security platforms with monitoring systems, deployment tools, and operational technologies to improve visibility, simplify workflows, and strengthen automation capabilities.

Operational Efficiency

Identify repetitive manual activities and implement scalable automation solutions that reduce operational overhead and improve the consistency of infrastructure management.

Infrastructure Modernization

Support platform lifecycle activities, including software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, technology refreshes, configuration improvements, and modernization initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that meet enterprise requirements.

Engineering Standards and Documentation

Participate in technical reviews, promote engineering best practices, and maintain accurate documentation, operational procedures, scripts, and automation frameworks.

Technical Knowledge Sharing

Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, share expertise, and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering processes and team capabilities.

Requirements Network Engineering Expertise

Strong professional background in network engineering and network security, with a solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, Network Address Translation (NAT), DNS, and application connectivity.

Firewall and Security Platforms

Experience engineering, implementing, configuring, or supporting enterprise firewall and network security technologies.

Infrastructure as Code

Practical knowledge of IaC principles, infrastructure automation, configuration management, and version-controlled infrastructure workflows.

Scripting and Programming

Hands-on experience developing scripts and automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar programming and scripting languages.

API Integration

Experience working with REST APIs or other programmatic interfaces to automate infrastructure management, collect data, monitor systems, and support operational troubleshooting.

CI/CD and Version Control

Experience developing, maintaining, or using CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and configuration, along with source control tools and Git-based development practices.

Automation Use Cases

Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure changes, configuration management, pre-change and post-change validation, health checks, monitoring, data collection, reporting, and troubleshooting workflows.

Technical Problem-Solving

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex network and security issues and implement reliable solutions.

Independent Execution

Ability to interpret technical requirements, take ownership of assigned projects, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions through implementation and validation with limited supervision.

Collaboration and Communication

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across infrastructure, networking, security, cloud, and application teams.

Preferred Firewall Experience

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, or comparable enterprise firewall management platforms.

Preferred Automation Tools

Experience with Red Hat Ansible for infrastructure configuration, orchestration, deployment, and automation.

Cloud Security Knowledge

Experience supporting network security infrastructure in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other public cloud environments.

Advanced Networking Knowledge

Understanding of VPN technologies, network segmentation, and load balancing.

CI/CD Technologies

Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar automation and deployment platforms.

Reusable Automation Development

Experience creating reusable automation frameworks, modules, scripts, or tools for infrastructure engineering.

Enterprise Operations

Familiarity with enterprise change-management processes, IT service management practices, and operational governance.

DevOps Experience

Experience working in a DevOps or product-oriented engineering environment, particularly in modernizing traditional infrastructure through automation and Infrastructure as Code.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is generally not available for this position.

Background Screening

Candidates selected for the role must successfully complete the required background investigation.

Benefits Competitive annual salary: $75,100–$126,325, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.

Fully remote work

Work from home within the United States, with the flexibility to manage your work in a remote environment.

Comprehensive technology equipment

A company-provided laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse to support productive remote work.

Monthly internet reimbursement

Eligible remote employees receive a monthly connectivity allowance to help offset internet expenses.

Professional development

Opportunities to expand your expertise in network security engineering, cloud technologies, automation, and modern infrastructure practices.

Technical growth

Hands-on exposure to enterprise security platforms, infrastructure modernization, and large-scale automation initiatives.

Collaborative engineering environment

Work with experienced professionals across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application engineering.

Meaningful technical impact

Contribute to strengthening enterprise security, improving operational reliability, and advancing secure infrastructure capabilities.

Equal opportunity workplace

A commitment to fair employment practices and a professional environment that values qualified candidates.

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