Network Security Engineer

Select Minds LLC
  • Dallas, TX
  • Full-time
6 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Work Environment & Culture
  • CAREER & GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
  • Opportunity for advancement

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
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Access Controlunmatched
  • BGPunmatched
  • Bash Scriptingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Recoveryunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
  • Failoverunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP)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 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
  • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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