Network Security Engineer

TEKsystems•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$40 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is seeking 2 Senior Network Security Engineers to join their Network Security Engineering team. This team is responsible for securing and enhancing enterprise network environments across both on-prem and cloud platforms. This is an engineering-focused role with hands-on responsibility, supporting core network security technologies including firewalls, NAC, micro-segmentation, and DDoS mitigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong network engineering foundation with exposure to security principles, and the ability to support both operational and project-based work.

Requirements

Experience with enterprise firewall technologies (Fortinet strongly preferred)
Strong networking background (routing, switching, protocols)
Exposure to micro-segmentation and network security controls
Experience with Azure cloud environments
Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
Experience working with or alongside cybersecurity teams

Nice To Haves

DDoS mitigation experience
DNS security experience
DevOps or infrastructure automation exposure

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions
Manage and optimize: Firewalls and firewall policies, Network Access Control (NAC), Micro-segmentation solutions, DDoS mitigation tools, DNS security posture
Support network security platforms including Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, and Aruba ClearPass
Assist with cloud security initiatives in Azure (GCP exposure is a plus)
Partner with cyber operations and infrastructure teams to maintain secure environments
Support incident response, troubleshooting, and network traffic analysis
Contribute to automation efforts using Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Participate in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours support