Career Mentors, LLC
Network Security Engineer (W2 Only) Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week
Career Mentors, LLC, Kearny, New Jersey, us, 07032
Overview
Location:
Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week) Employment Type:
Full-Time | W2 Only Compensation:
$70/hr We’re hiring a
Network Security Engineer
to lead the design, engineering, and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. This position requires onsite presence in Jersey City, NJ, and is open only to W2 candidates located nearby. You’ll focus on
proxy-based security systems
such as
SASE ,
SSE , or
SWG , with hands-on experience across major vendors like Palo Alto, Zscaler, or Netskope. Ideal candidates bring a mix of
network security expertise ,
automation proficiency , and a collaborative mindset to innovate secure, scalable architectures. Key Responsibilities
Research, design, and engineer proxy-based
Edge SWG ,
SSE , and
SASE
solutions Engineer perimeter network security across
on-prem ,
internet , and
cloud
environments Automate and maintain scripts for
device pave/repave
and routine operations Define and implement
certified engineering standards
and product documentation Collaborate with Network Operations and Service Delivery teams Act as an escalation point for high-priority network security incidents Qualifications
5+ years of
network security engineering
experience in large enterprise environments Hands-on expertise with
SASE ,
SSE , or
Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Experience designing/engineering with vendors such as: Palo Alto Zscaler Netskope Proficient in scripting/devops languages:
Python ,
Ansible ,
Terraform ,
JSON Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g., Jenkins) and
API integrations Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred Skills
Strong hands-on experience with
Palo Alto SASE/SSE solutions Deep understanding of
internet/cloud DMZ architecture
and
load balancing Experience with
employee remote access
technologies Familiarity with
stateful and application-layer firewalls Experience working within
Agile environments
like Kanban or Scrum Technical Proficiencies
Infrastructure and network engineering (planning, provisioning, compliance) Hardware architecture and performance monitoring Microservices, Jenkins, and API security Full project lifecycle delivery using Agile methodologies Strong communication and ability to explain complex technical strategies to leadership Certifications (Preferred)
Vendor-specific and general technical certifications in
network security ,
cloud platforms , or
infrastructure systems TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.
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Location:
Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week) Employment Type:
Full-Time | W2 Only Compensation:
$70/hr We’re hiring a
Network Security Engineer
to lead the design, engineering, and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. This position requires onsite presence in Jersey City, NJ, and is open only to W2 candidates located nearby. You’ll focus on
proxy-based security systems
such as
SASE ,
SSE , or
SWG , with hands-on experience across major vendors like Palo Alto, Zscaler, or Netskope. Ideal candidates bring a mix of
network security expertise ,
automation proficiency , and a collaborative mindset to innovate secure, scalable architectures. Key Responsibilities
Research, design, and engineer proxy-based
Edge SWG ,
SSE , and
SASE
solutions Engineer perimeter network security across
on-prem ,
internet , and
cloud
environments Automate and maintain scripts for
device pave/repave
and routine operations Define and implement
certified engineering standards
and product documentation Collaborate with Network Operations and Service Delivery teams Act as an escalation point for high-priority network security incidents Qualifications
5+ years of
network security engineering
experience in large enterprise environments Hands-on expertise with
SASE ,
SSE , or
Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Experience designing/engineering with vendors such as: Palo Alto Zscaler Netskope Proficient in scripting/devops languages:
Python ,
Ansible ,
Terraform ,
JSON Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g., Jenkins) and
API integrations Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred Skills
Strong hands-on experience with
Palo Alto SASE/SSE solutions Deep understanding of
internet/cloud DMZ architecture
and
load balancing Experience with
employee remote access
technologies Familiarity with
stateful and application-layer firewalls Experience working within
Agile environments
like Kanban or Scrum Technical Proficiencies
Infrastructure and network engineering (planning, provisioning, compliance) Hardware architecture and performance monitoring Microservices, Jenkins, and API security Full project lifecycle delivery using Agile methodologies Strong communication and ability to explain complex technical strategies to leadership Certifications (Preferred)
Vendor-specific and general technical certifications in
network security ,
cloud platforms , or
infrastructure systems TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.
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