Network Security Engineer
Harshit ParasharUnited StatesMIDPosted 3h ago
NGFWUTMFirewallURL filteringDNS filteringLayer-7 inspectionTLS/SSL decryptionApplication controlIDSIPS802.1XNACVPNPalo AltoPCNSESecurity+CISSPPythonAnsibleTerraformNetwork Security Automation
About the Role
We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to join our team in Foster City, CA. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire position focused on administering and maintaining enterprise network security systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer and maintain Enterprise Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) / UTM platforms
• Manage firewall policies, rule reviews, software updates, signature updates, and certificate renewals
• Support URL filtering, DNS filtering, Layer-7 inspection, TLS/SSL decryption, and application control
• Tune and manage IDS/IPS signatures, reduce false positives, and escalate security incidents
• Implement and support 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC) for wired and wireless environments
• Support remote access VPN infrastructure, troubleshooting, monitoring, and policy management
• Maintain network security documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and operational procedures
• Execute network segmentation, NAC expansion, and SSL decryption enforcement projects
• Work within formal change management processes and production support environments
Requirements
• 5+ years of Network Security Engineering experience
• 5+ years of IT Systems/Application Administration experience
• Strong knowledge of all OSI model layers
• Hands-on experience with NGFW / UTM Platforms, Layer-7 Security Controls, IPS / IDS, URL & DNS Filtering, TLS Inspection, Enterprise VPN
• Experience supporting 802.1X Authentication, Network Access Control (NAC), Enterprise Security Operations
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills