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Network Security Engineer

eTeam Inc.

Elma, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Automation, Business Skills, Change Control, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Documentation, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, High Availability, Identify Issues, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Security, Network Security Design, Operating Systems, Performance Management, Personal Area Network (PAN), Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Security Compliance
LOCATION
Elma, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Elma, NY (14059)
Duration: 6 months contract
Shift Hours: 1st shift, 7 AM - 3 PM

Job Description:
  • Seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in firewall hardening, policy design, and network security operations.
  • The candidate will be responsible for analysing project requests and translating them into effective firewall rules and policy configurations.
  • The role includes coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure security requirements are met and implemented correctly.
  • Experience with Palo Alto & Tufin for firewall policy management is highly desirable.
  • Additional experience in designing and implementing network segmentation strategies is a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure firewall policies aligned with business and security requirements
  • Perform firewall hardening activities, including rulebase optimisation, risk reduction, and compliance alignment
  • Analyse incoming project and business requests, translating them into well-defined firewall rules and security policies
  • Collaborate with project managers, network engineers, and security teams to ensure requirements are accurately implemented
  • Conduct impact analysis and risk assessments for proposed firewall changes
  • Manage firewall policy changes through established change control processes
  • Monitor and troubleshoot firewall-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Maintain documentation for firewall rules, configurations, and design standards

Required Experience & Skills:
  • 5 8 years of experience in network security engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS)
  • Deep understanding of firewall rulebases, NAT policies, zones, and security profiles
  • Experience with firewall hardening, audit remediation, and compliance frameworks
  • Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical security controls
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in structured project environments with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Tufin (or similar firewall policy orchestration tools) for rule analysis, automation, and compliance
  • Experience designing and implementing network segmentation (including micro-segmentation strategies)
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and hybrid network environments
  • Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles
Certifications (Preferred/Desired):
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) strongly preferred
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification (nice to have)
  • Relevant networking certifications such as CCNP Security or equivalent
Additional Requirements:
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in regulated environments or with security compliance standards is a plus

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com

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