Network Security Engineer

Select Minds LLC
  • Dallas, TX
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Network Security Engineer     
    DALLAS, TX 
    LONG TERM    

     

    Are you a Network Security Engineer with a passion for designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level network infrastructures? We are looking for a results-driven professional who thrives in high-stakes environments, tackling complex security challenges while ensuring seamless network performance. 

    If you have a strong background in network architecture, security compliance, and performance optimization, we invite you to join our team and make an impact! 
     
    Key Responsibilities: 
     
    Network Architecture & Optimization – Design, configure, and optimize network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. 
    Security & Compliance – Implement robust security policies, risk mitigation strategies, and access controls to safeguard critical data. 
    Monitoring & Threat Detection – Leverage advanced tools for real-time network monitoring, anomaly detection, and security incident response. 
    Incident Response & Troubleshooting – Analyze security threats, diagnose network issues, and deploy timely solutions to maintain business continuity. 
    Disaster Recovery & Redundancy Planning – Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and failover strategies to ensure high availability. 
    Collaboration & Documentation – Work cross-functionally with IT teams to enforce security best practices and document network configurations. 

    Qualifications & Experience:  
    Experience: Minimum 7+ years in network security engineering, covering: 
    ✔ Network design, architecture, and security enforcement. 
    ✔ Advanced routing, switching, and firewall configuration. 
    ✔ Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud security controls. 
    ✔ Deep knowledge of network security monitoring and threat intelligence tools. 

    Technical Skills: 
    ✔ Strong expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS
    ✔ Proficiency in securing LAN/WAN environments, firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), and cloud-based security
    ✔ Familiarity with SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management
    ✔ Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus. 

    Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory): 
    CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, MCSA, or equivalent

    If you’re ready to elevate network security standards and drive innovation, we’d love to hear from you! 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Skills

    • Access Controlunmatched
    • BGPunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
    • Failoverunmatched
    • Firewall Administrationunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Incident Responseunmatched
    • Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
    • Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP)unmatched
    • Intrusion Prevention Systemsunmatched
    • Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
    • MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)unmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
    • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Network Designunmatched
    • Network Monitoringunmatched
    • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
    • Network Routersunmatched
    • Network Routingunmatched
    • Network Securityunmatched
    • Network Switchingunmatched
    • Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
    • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
    • Policy Implementationunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Security Analysisunmatched
    • Security Architectureunmatched
    • Security Attacksunmatched
    • Security Complianceunmatched
    • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
    • Security Monitoringunmatched
    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Time Trackingunmatched
    • VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
    • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
    • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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