Network Security Engineer

Artech LLC

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, BGP, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Centralized Operations/Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Cryptography, DNS (Domain Name System), Digital Certificates, Documentation, Ecosystems, Environmental Issues, Firewalls, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), High Availability, IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Maintain Compliance, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Remote Access, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Monitoring, ServiceNow, Software Patches, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), VPN (Virtual Private Network)
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
2 days ago
Request ID: 97185-1
Title: Network Security Engineer

Locations: Remote: Charlotte/Raleigh/Atlanta/Remote
Duration: 6+ Months with Possible Extension.
Pay Range: $50 -$65/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)

 
Top 3 Required Skills:
  • Hands on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (PA Series, Panorama)
  • Hands on experience - Firewall technologies (NGFW, IPS/IDS
  • Hands on experience - SSL/TLS Decryption and certificate management
 
Top 3 Preferred Skills:
  •  TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS protocols
  • Network routing and switching (BGP, OSPF)
  • VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN
  • Proficiency in Service Now
  • Education Requirements: STEM education preferred
 
Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Firewall Network Security Management
  • Configure| deploy| and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
  • Implement and maintain security policies| NAT| VPNs (IPSecSSL)| and high availability configurations.
  • Perform rule base optimization| firewall audits| and policy standardization.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity and security-related issues across enterprise environments.
  • Palo Alto Solutions Administration
  • Manage and support Palo Alto ecosystem components including
  • Panorama (centralized management)
  • GlobalProtect (remote access VPN)
  • WildFire (advanced threat detection)Configure application-aware and user-based policies (App-ID| User-ID).Apply URL filtering| anti-malware| and threat prevention profiles.
  • Handle firmware upgrades| patches| and device lifecycle management
  • SSL Decryption (Core Focus)
  • Design and implement SSLTLS decryption strategies (inbound and outbound).
  • Configure forward proxy and inbound inspection for encrypted traffic.
  • Manage certificates| PKI infrastructure| and trust chains for decryption deployment.
  • Monitor decrypted traffic for threats while maintaining privacy and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot SSL decryption failures| certificate issues| and application compatibility.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements during decryption.
  • Required Skills
  • Hands-on experience with
  • Palo Alto Firewalls (PA Series| Panorama)
  • Firewall technologies (NGFW| IPSIDS)
  • SSLTLS Decryption and certificate management
  • Strong knowledge of
  • TCPIP| DNS| HTTPHTTPS protocols
  • Network routing and switching (BGP| OSPF)
  • VPN technologies (IPSec| SSL VPN)Experience handling encrypted traffic inspection and security implications.
  • Proficiency in Service NowCertifications
  • (Preferred)Palo Alto Certifications PCNSA (Network Security Administrator)PCNSE (Network Security Engineer)Other relevant certifications CCNA CCNP Security
  • Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with cloud security (AWSAzureGCP) and firewall integrations is a plus.
  • Automation using Python| Ansible| or APIs
  • Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication and documentation abilities oAbility to work independently and in team environments
     
Company Benefits & Culture
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

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Artech LLC