Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our customer's team as a Network Security Engineer and play a critical role in safeguarding complex infrastructure environments. You will leverage your expertise to design, monitor, and secure networks within a dynamic, fully remote setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert passionate about defending against evolving cyber threats while mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee comprehensive network security management, including firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS) configuration and maintenance.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and respond to network security events, identifying and mitigating potential threats in real time.
• Implement and maintain robust cloud and endpoint security controls across diverse platforms and environments.
• Lead efficient incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and reporting of security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce security best practices and standards aligned to business needs.
• Guide and mentor other team members, fostering a culture of security awareness and professional development.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant security policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in network security management, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Strong experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving network security issues using advanced tools.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee cloud and endpoint security solutions in multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Hands-on incident response experience, including investigation, remediation, and documentation of security events.
• Exceptional collaborative abilities, with a track record of mentoring and knowledge sharing within technical teams.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation and orchestration tools for security operations.
• Background securing enterprise SaaS, IaaS, or PaaS environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.