Network Security Engineer (Mid-Level)

Benefits Summary

• No-Cost Medical Plans - Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
• Remote-First Workplace - Approximately 80% of roles are fully remote.
• Professional Development - Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities.
• Unlimited PTO - Flexible paid time off to support rest and work-life balance.
• Wellness Programs - Initiatives that promote physical and mental well-being.
• Team-Building Activities - Opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues.
• Retirement Savings Plan - Competitive program to help employees plan for the future.
• Parental Leave - Generous leave to support growing families.

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and support of network and security solutions across enterprise environments:

• Design and implement secure network solutions aligned with modern security practices, including Zero Trust concepts where applicable
• Configure and support firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions
• Implement and maintain network security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and threat prevention
• Support and troubleshoot L2/L3 network infrastructure including switches, routers, VLANs, and trunking
• Configure and maintain routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
• Assist with deployment, upgrades, and migration of network and security technologies
• Troubleshoot issues across network and security layers (L3-L7)
• Collaborate with Cloud, Security Operations, and Infrastructure teams to resolve incidents and deliver solutions
• Monitor network performance and contribute to optimization and capacity planning
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal security policies and industry standards

Essential Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in network engineering and/or network security roles
• Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching (L2/L3 fundamentals)
• Experience with firewalls and network security technologies (Palo Alto preferred)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, NAT, VPNs, and routing protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot across both network and security domains
• Experience with packet capture and analysis tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
• Exposure to Zero Trust, SASE, or cloud networking/security
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or PCNSE
• Experience with monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, or basic automation/scripting

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

Why Averro?

Averro is a leading provider of technology and engineering talent, connecting top professionals with innovative companies across the U.S. We are committed to building long-term relationships, supporting career growth, and delivering high-quality solutions to our clients and consultants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Averro is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

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