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Purple Drive

Network Security Engineer

Purple Drive, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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We are looking for a skilled

Network Security Engineer

to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in firewall technologies, load balancers, and security best practices to safeguard enterprise systems and applications.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design, implement, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure. Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot

firewalls

(Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, CheckPoint). Configure, deploy, and support

F5 Load Balancers

to ensure high availability and performance. Implement network segmentation, VPNs, and security access controls. Monitor and analyze network performance and security logs to detect and resolve issues. Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure compliance with security policies. Perform upgrades, patches, and security hardening for network devices. Respond to incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend preventive measures. Required Skills:

Strong hands-on expertise in

Palo Alto, ASA, and CheckPoint firewalls . Proficiency in configuring and managing

F5 Load Balancers . In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPN). Experience with IDS/IPS, proxy, and network monitoring tools. Familiarity with SSL, TLS, IPsec, and encryption standards. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent documentation and communication abilities. Good to Have:

Relevant certifications: CCNP Security, PCNSE (Palo Alto), CCSA/CCSE (CheckPoint), F5 Certified. Experience in cloud network security (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.) for network management. Familiarity with SIEM tools and SOC operations.